Benue-born adventurist, Emmanuel Myam a.k.a Emmiwuks, is set to commence his journey from Lagos, Nigeria to the United States of America (USA), a journey the Convener, Movement for the Actualisation of Kwande Gubernatorial Ambition (MAKGA), Wantaregh Leonard Ikyem, has described as “a journey of death.”
Two years ago, Emmiwuks rode a bicycle to Lagos from Benue State to meet his idol, David Adeleke, a.k.a. Davido. Though he arrived in Lagos after cycling for 15 days, he never met his idol, who offered him US$100 to “turn around,” an offer he rejected.
“Every essential gear is packed, each item with a purpose, each load with meaning. The journey begins tomorrow (today), 30th June 2025,” in front of Lagos State University (LASU) gate, Lagos, Nigeria,” he posted on his timeline: Real-Emmiwuks. He tagged it “Project -NIG2USA on bicycle.”
Most of the nearly 700 comments on the post, which were made in barely three hours and has over 15,000 views, are against the adventure.
Wantaregh Ikyem, who described the Nig2US on bicycle project as a “journey of death,” explained that “the bicycle legend might have got the strength, but the strings are insurmountable.
“Letting this adventurous urge purge might be difficult for him but can be a better way to embark on another more achievable (adventure).”
While admiring Emmiwuks’ “courage and profound love for fame,” Wantaregh Ikyem advised that “he take caution advancing on this journey.”
Daniel Uza, Radio Nigeria’s journalist, was categorical when he said: “There is NO way Emmywuks can ride a bicycle from Nigeria to the US.” He dismissed it as a “lie.”
However, one Facebook user, simply identified as Sir Ben, thinks otherwise. “Those of you that do not think beyond Google here is Emmywuks with a comprehensive geography of the world,” Sir Ben said while displaying a picture of Emmywuks with many of the world in his hands.
“Can you now bury your worries about the Atlantic Ocean and wish the young man well?” he asked.
Shimakaa Sekegh is concerned about the security of Emmiwuks, particularly when “heading towards Mauritania.” He advises that the adventurer carry money with him while “medication should be top” in packing his backpack.
To Emmiwuks, the adventure is not about him or his dream.
“This journey is about raising awareness and support for vulnerable orphan children and internally displaced persons (IDPs) kids who’ve lost their homes, families, and safety due to conflict and crisis in Nigeria and across Africa.
“These children deserve hope. They deserve love. They deserve a future.
I may not be able to reach every child, but I believe, with your help, we can make a difference in the lives of those we can reach,” he said.
Respecting the choice of a bicycle, the adventurer said: “I choose the bicycle because every mile represents resilience, the same resilience these children show every day.
“This ride will be long, uncertain, and often uphill. Just like their lives. And I’ve made it my mission to endure that, so that one day, these children can smile too.”
