Welcome to "See the World with Ajala Nene", a podcast that takes you across Nigeria and Africa to explore the country's diverse and vibrant culture.
In this podcast series, "How Did I Get Here?", our esteemed guests will share their experiences and insights into the local tourism scene, from hidden gems to must-see attractions. They will also share their behind-the-scenes stories on how they started building a sustainable business in the various tourism subsectors.
So grab a cup of coffee and join us as we "See the World with Ajala Nene"!
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Welcome to "See the World with Ajala Nene", a podcast that takes you across Nigeria and Africa to explore the country's diverse and vibrant culture.
In this podcast series, "How Did I Get Here?", our esteemed guests will share their experiences and insights into the local tourism scene, from hidden gems to must-see attractions. They will also share their behind-the-scenes stories on how they started building a sustainable business in the various tourism subsectors.
So grab a cup of coffee and join us as we "See the World with Ajala Nene"!
How Did I Get Here With Pelu Awofeso(Travel Next Door Africa & Publisher, Travu Magazine)
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47 minutes
1 year ago
How Did I Get Here With Pelu Awofeso(Travel Next Door Africa & Publisher, Travu Magazine)
Pelu Awofeso, founder and CEO of Travel Next Door Africa, is one of the leading names in Nigeria and Africa's domestic tourism space. His contributions to, and influence in, the industry cuts across journalism, publishing, and cultural consultancy. He is also the founder of Travu, a travel magazine that showcases tourist gems in Nigeria. He is also a regular contributor to Lonely Planet, the world's biggest publisher of travel guides.
Pelu won the CNN/Multichoice African Journalists Awards in tourism reporting. He was awarded the Best Tour Guide in Nigeria (2017) and Best Travel Journalist in Nigeria (2019) by the Nigeria Tourism Awards.
In a nearly 2 decades-long career, he has travelled widely around Nigeria - about 32 states- documenting several indigenous festivals and carnivals. His other travel interests include museums, monuments, nature, crafts and the daily pursuits of everyday Nigerians. He is also published with books like White Lagos, Tour of Duty, Route 234, One For the Road, and more. As an environment advocate, he co-founded Beach Samaritans, which has worked with volunteers since 2014 to clean up public beaches in Nigeria.
Follow Pelu on Instagram: @peluawofeso
Follow Pelu on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peluawofeso
See the World with Ajala Nene
Welcome to "See the World with Ajala Nene", a podcast that takes you across Nigeria and Africa to explore the country's diverse and vibrant culture.
In this podcast series, "How Did I Get Here?", our esteemed guests will share their experiences and insights into the local tourism scene, from hidden gems to must-see attractions. They will also share their behind-the-scenes stories on how they started building a sustainable business in the various tourism subsectors.
So grab a cup of coffee and join us as we "See the World with Ajala Nene"!
