Speaker

Pelumi Nubi

Founder
Nubi Network

Pelumi Nubi is a global travel thought leader, cultural storyteller, and bold advocate for women’s empowerment. With over 80 countries explored across six continents, she is redefining what it means to travel with purpose and audacity. In 2024, Pelumi made history as the first woman to drive solo from London to Lagos, covering over 10,000 km in 74 days, a feat that earned her the title of Lagos State Tourism Ambassador. A former cancer research Ph.D. candidate, Pelumi brings strategic insight and fearless storytelling to every platform. She is the creator and host of "One Week In…", a bold travel series spotlighting African destinations with authenticity and heart. Featured in Forbes, BBC, CNN, and Condé Nast Traveller, Pelumi works at the intersection of tourism, media, and representation advising brands and governments on inclusive travel and empowering women to live audaciously. Her motto: “The magic is in the doing.