In the 1950s, a Nigerian known as Mashood Adisi Ajala Olabisi got worldwide attention for his travelling adventures. The renowned globe-trotter visited 87 countries in six years and mostly on his bicycle, but sometimes used a motor scooter. In 1972, Olabisi also known as “Ajala Travel”, was described in many Nigerian songs as Africa’s greatest traveller, with Nigerian music legend Chief Commander Ebenezer Obey singing about his exploits. “From America, I went to Canada (where I spent a couple of years) and later on to Britain. In spite of this, the famous Ajala died without a penny and with little recognition.

Source: The North Africa Journal April 28, 2018 11:37 UTC