Travel Journalist, Desmond Ike-Chima, Begins 16-nation Road Trip In West Africa

Popular Lagos-based journalist and travel YouTuber, Desmond Ike-Chima — known to his followers as ‘Walker’ — is about to make history.

Starting this July, he’ll hit the road solo to explore 16 West African countries over three months for an ambitious new project, #TravelAfrica.

With over 10,000 subscribers on his channel Walker Diary, Desmond has built a loyal fan base telling real African stories through vibrant videos that showcase culture, people, and places most travellers overlook.

“Travel is in my blood,” he said. “My dad took me everywhere as a kid, and that shaped who I am. Now, I want to show the world that Africa is beautiful, diverse, and full of stories that deserve to be heard.”

TravelAfrica will see Desmond cross borders and borders alone — capturing everything from village life to urban hustle, sacred festivals to everyday struggles. This is not just a travel show; it’s a mission to challenge tired stereotypes and put Africa’s authentic voice front and centre.

Despite fears over logistics, security, and a lack of sponsorship, Desmond is pressing on — funded by his savings and a supportive friend.

“This is bigger than me,” Desmond says. “I want to inspire other Africans to own and tell their stories.”

When completed, Walker will become the first Nigerian travel YouTuber to pull off a solo road trip across 16 West African countries — and fans will follow every mile as he shares daily vlogs, photos, and updates across all platforms which include YouTube: (Walker Diary); Instagram (@walker_expedition) and Facebook (Walker Diary).