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Tuesday, 4 November 2014

Super biker Ogbonnaya Kanu becomes first Nigerian to ride solo to Cape Agulha

Ogbonnaya Kanu, also known as Foto Dadi is one man set on breaking limits. In 2012, he became the first Nigerian biker to ride solo from Lagos, Nigeria to Austria, riding through France, Germany, Austria, and Italy; and in mid-October, he embarked on another solo trip from South Africa to Lagos.

With this trip, Kanu has again broken more limits by becoming the first Nigerian member of the Iron Butt Association, also known as the World’s Toughest Motorcycle Riders, after riding for 1600+ kilometres in 24 hours on a bike.


 

Kanu, who is a chemical engineer, has ridden motorcycles in 26 countries of the world, 23 of which were with his own Nigerian-registered motorcycle.

It’s not just about living a life of adventure and breaking limits, but also changing the way Nigerians are perceived.



Kanu is the co-founder, and member of the Board of Trustees of the Easy Riders Motorcycle Club of Nigeria - the first registered motorcycle club in Nigeria. He is also the co-founder of Ride Easy Motorcycle Training School; co-founder and  member Board of Trustees, Ride Easy Motorcycling Club of Lagos, and Superbike Clubs Association of Nigeria (SCAN).

He is the first and returning Vice President of the Association of Nigerian Motorcycle Clubs.

When he is not pursuing adventure, he pursues perfection of his riding skills. He has attended a variety of courses in Europe, including Levels 1 & 2 GS BMW Off Road Skills, Levels 1& 2 training at the California Superbike School, UK.

As Kanu makes his way back to Lagos, Nigeria, you can join in the remainder of his adventure by liking his Facebook pages:

https://www.facebook.com/ogbonnaya.kanu.39

59 comments:

  1. Weldone Mr. Kanu

    Click on my name for Fashion/Fitness tips

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  2. first to comment lol been a while i saw this on here

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  3. Adventure at its peak....

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  4. Good to see a nigerian doing grt things!!

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  5. Wow!!! Typical example of living out ones' passion...and I used to scream each time my friend tells me he is riding from PH to Abuja.

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  6. Abeg when e wan ride go america make e carry me..I no mind cuz e be like say you no need visa with okada

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    1. So funny, am sure you are so naughty.

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    2. I needed to laugh and u really gave me one....u are so hilarious ananonymous 5:58.

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  7. Congratulobia.


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  8. Excellent. More grace to do exploits in Jesus name. It is well with you. Psalm 1:3. BishopDammy#

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  9. Dis kain fine man.......abeg dnt embark on any journey again....risky n dangerous....

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  10. Only him waka go abi? OK. Person go just wake up say na bike him wan ride round d world, good for him.....#sirchux

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  11. Hmmm..u mean he rode on deserts abi d guy fly..which ones na..4rm Lagos to Australia?

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  12. a.k.a EDWIN CHINEDU AZUBUKO said...
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    Kudos bro, keep doing naija proud abeg....
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    ***CURRENTLY IN JUPITER***

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  13. super cool. I'm impressed. ride on man!

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  14. Nice one though, but really seems like a nerve cracking deal

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  15. Please tell him that Fashola have ban bikes on Lagos roads, but I assure him that before he can get here, PDP will restore Lagos to normal and lets see how he can compete with these Abokis on the highways

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  16. Wow! Interesting. But come 2 think of it, how is he makiing money

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    1. Usually when people like this "embark on their passion", they more than likely are set for life.

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  17. Handsome bobo.


    @lwkmd_naija
    (Twitter/IG)

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  18. Good
    Nice one

    BORN TO SHINE!!!

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  19. Hey Linda, how are you doing today, something amazing happen today while at the bank, I wanted too cash some money, today at the bank, andthe banker was so rude too customers so when it got Too my turn I asked her I need 100 naria in in one Naira denomination, when they brought it out, behold; a lot of Nigeria have not seen the coin before, how shocking, that is too tell you we can not go cashless in this country, please share and ask how long they have seen the Naira coin before. N:B I wanted too send pictures but I don't know how

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  20. And Boko Barak is ravaging Nigeria. So how is dis my bizness. comment signed, sealed and delivered by DatShapIboBoy

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  21. Arianna loves WIDE EYED!4 November 2014 at 18:52

    I am more than excited. Great news to rest my back for the day.
    The guy's tushe tho.
    Another positive example from beloved Naija

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  22. Ok.. I'd gladly say yes to be his passenger *winks*..frm point A to B.

    *My R1.50c comment*

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  23. Good for him nobi only oyibo people sabi ride bike to many countries.

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  24. woow... nice one

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  25. Wow! He is really a strong man. Our Nigerian Jack Bauer. Thumbs up man, you are worthy to be celebrated. Nice one #onelovefromSnow#

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  26. Nice. Making a name for himself. Kudos. ~ceze

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  27. Great guy , really cool and always ready and willing to lend a hand to a newbie biker

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  28. Eseohe Kanu AKA Eso's husband. Congratulations to him. I remember Eso clearly, as well as her husband. The last time I saw Eso was in 1996/1997. Eso; thanks for fixing my weave at the time for free. My regards to your family and your younger brother and your hausa female friend. I have forgotten her first now - clue; she's light-skinned and slim - tallish. Wow. I'm happy to see her husband in the news. #much #positivity

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    1. Eso; also thanks for allowing me listen to your Whitney Houston CD for many hours in your then flat. Her name is Fatima, I remember. I was such a huge fan of Whitney Houston. Nice memories. Her Album cover - she had a white sleeveless fitted top on and a bright smile ; curly hair. Quiet Eso. Chatty me. I can talk for days - I know some people don't like it. Well, is al-right. Ciao

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    2. E be like say sumtin they worry ur head! Here look lik museum? Abi Slate wen u dey right abadabidi put?...Long hiss

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    3. Story for the gods eeeh!

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  29. Em don try wela

    ~@iamjbankz SA to President Jonathan 2015~

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  30. Another igbo bro making Nigeria proud good.

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  31. WoW! wonderman...original nwafor!


    #Godblessnigeria

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  32. What is worth doing is worth doing well! Congratulations!

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  33. Nice...To many Nigerians dey fear all these kind of journeys



    Jobs in Lagos..PH..Abuja..and other cities

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  34. Igbo man!..una dey waka o!

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  35. And Charlyboy will be there written long self appraisal articles . Isn't he a biker ? Why can't he take risks ? Mtchwwwwwww .

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  36. wow.may God continue to strength u Mr. Kanu

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  37. sister linda wetin i do u know dey approve my comment. chai there's God............

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  38. boko haram never catch u. keep riding

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  39. My MD...always doing us(Seindeo Ltd family) proud...wishing u more exploits!

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  40. exousiaclub.wordpress.com9 November 2014 at 23:42

    Meeting this man was a dream come true.

    I Read his Lagos-to-Europe-and-back story all night the first time. I wanted to meet him badly. . .

    FD is an example of a true mentor. He inspires positive values and character in the biker community. Daring and doing, he is a role model.

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  41. Congrats sir, u are indeed living ur life fully.

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