Pelu Awofeso is one of the leading names in Nigeria's domestic tourism space. His contributions to, and
influence in, the industry cuts across journalism, publishing, and cultural consultancy.
He runs wakaabout Guides, a tour operating outfit. Awofeso has written & published five (6) travel books, all
focused on his travels around Nigeria.
As an environment advocate, he co-founded Beach Samaritans, which has worked with volunteers since 2014 to
cleanup public beaches in the country.
His work over the years have included promoting local and international awareness of Nigerian arts, culture and
traditional architecture, among other national assets, especially as they relate to or impact on domestic
tourism.
Awofeso has been celebrated at home and abroad. In 2010, he won the CNN/ Multichoice African Journalists Awards
in tourism reporting. He was named the Best Tour Guide in Nigeria at the Nigeria Tourism Awards in 2017; in 2019
he won the much coveted Best Travel Journalist in Nigeria at the Nigeria Tourism Awards.
I believe that the best way to learn about the world is to experience it firsthand. Every journey teaches us
something new — about the places we visit, the people we meet, and most importantly, about ourselves. Wakabout
isn't just a blog; it's an invitation to explore, to be curious, and to embrace the beauty that exists in every
corner of our amazing continent. Thank you for being part of this journey with me. Let's keep walking.
