Japa on Two Wheels: Nigerian Man Sets Out for U.S. by Bicycle

Japa on Two Wheels: Nigerian Man Sets Out for U.S. by Bicycle

In a move that has stirred equal parts astonishment and amusement, a young Nigerian man has reportedly embarked on a bicycle journey from Nigeria to the United States.

The daring adventurer was captured on video cycling along a Nigerian highway, his bicycle heavily packed with supplies and adorned with an American flag — boldly signalling his intended destination.

The clip, shared by @dammiedammie35 on X (formerly Twitter), quickly went viral, sparking a flurry of reactions as social media users questioned both the logistics and the logic of the journey.

While details about the man’s identity and route remain unclear, many have expressed concern over the feasibility of such a trip, considering the vast ocean and international borders that separate Nigeria from the US.

Some users speculated that it may be a stunt or a quest for internet fame, while others joked about the man’s motivation and possible alternate plans, likening it to a “Japa” (migration) format.

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Here’s what Nigerians are saying:

@World_chels: “Will he also ride the bicycle through the Atlantic Ocean?”

@BadpreneurJiggy: “Abeg send your plug number, I need strong Igbo wey go make me vex like this.”

@zimachoppers: “Abeg ooo is this also Guinness Books of Record game? Abi na new Japa format?”

Some even linked the cyclist to EmmyWuks, the same young man who rode a bicycle from Benue to Lagos just to meet Davido, suggesting this may be another publicity-driven challenge.