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Here’s why you must make that trip to Obudu

Posted on May 1, 2022May 2, 2022 by Travu

Obudu is so cold that even drinks are cooled naturally – no fridges needed, as I soon found out.

Lagos, through the eyes of a sassy traveller

Posted on April 21, 2022April 21, 2022 by Pelu Awofeso

Lagos is noise. It is chaos. It is fast paced.

But Lagos is also rich history, vibrant culture and ecstatic entertainment, not to mention its reputation

Love in a time of soot

Posted on April 21, 2022April 21, 2022 by Travu

By Sesede Simeon

A friend who knows about my addiction to books sent me an email towards the end of 2020 (the year I read 86+

Crowther arrived Badagry this month 177 years ago

Posted on January 25, 2022January 25, 2022 by Travu

The year was 1845.

On 17 January, Rev. Samuel Ajayi Crowther, his wife and two young children stepped into Badagry, travelling on a ship from Freetown.

A 9-day adventure through Southern Nigeria

Posted on January 1, 2022December 30, 2021 by Travu

By Jumoke Munu

The thought of going on a 4-day trip in one state in Nigeria is exciting, but spontaneously traveling across states in two regions, and with like-minded folks, is an indescribable thrill. 

Why I’m crowd-funding a documentary on Ajayi Crowther

Posted on September 24, 2021September 28, 2021 by Travu

On 27 September 2021 (World Tourism Day), I’ll be launching a crowd funding campaign for a documentary on Samuel Ajayi Crowther (1809 -1891),

A taste of Kano

Posted on July 8, 2021July 11, 2021 by Travu

The cityscape gave way to verdant forests as we drove; traffic got less and less until we were the only ones left on an unpaved road.

[Travel Film] Finding Mary Slessor

Posted on June 19, 2021July 5, 2021 by Pelu Awofeso

Two haunting images set me off on my Mary Slessor quest in May 2021; two images I have had with me for about

An evening at a beach in Lagos

Posted on June 18, 2021July 5, 2021 by Pelu Awofeso

A beach scene in Lagos. Image by Adedeji Olalekan

By Pelu Awofeso

Nick, Reggie and Teddy go to the beach (on Lagos island)

Exploring Crowther’s Lagos

Posted on January 31, 2022January 31, 2022 by Travu

Earlier this month, we went filming in and around the Cathedral Church of Christ (b.1929), Marina. Bishop Crowther attended Christmas service here, although in a previous building; it was

Simbi Wabote: Nigeria is fertile for solutions-driven entrepreneurs

Posted on September 8, 2021September 8, 2021 by Travu

For any society to prevent falling into decline, the mantle of leadership and entrepreneurship must fall on the youths from time to time.

Finda Koroma: Africa must invest in more youth entrepreneurs

Posted on September 8, 2021September 8, 2021 by Travu

“In this modern day of increased access to internet, I encourage you to embrace continuous learning and personal development to acquire necessary skills to innovate and manage the solutions you create.”

Finda Koroma, ECOWAS Commission VP, to give keynote speech at JCI Summit in Lagos

Posted on September 3, 2021September 3, 2021 by Travu

Her Excellency, Madam Finda Koroma, Vice-President of the Economic Commission of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission, will deliver the keynote address at the 11th edition of the Leadership Excellence

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