So sad that once negative news surfaces about a Nigerian or a black man, the whole world will be ready for nothing less than a negative report, every media house will also want to make a great publicity out of it.
Lola Odujinrin posing in a plane cock pit before flight
Meet Lola Odujinrin a Nigerian British pilot who recently made history as the first African pilot in history to fly solo around the world. On March 29th 2017 Lola Odujinrin 38, successfully landed safely at Washington Dulles International Airport travelling through more than 25 countries and five continents a record breaking accomplishment that is very unusual for a black man probably the reason why this story has not gone fully global as one would imagine even not well heard of among the afro-Caribbean community in the UK where he lives with his family. Presently Lola ranks as the 115th person in the world to complete the journey.
Captain Lola in the sky during the adventure
Captain Lola arriving at Washington DC Dulles airport on March 29th 2017
Lola which aim was to inspire young people to attain any goal or height in life regardless of their personal circumstances had the dream of flying since 15 and like every other person of african descend Lola at some point had to put his dream on hold to be able to handle the obstacles of trying to make a living. He had to work two jobs to finance his studies to become a qualified pilot which he secured the licence at age 20 by qualifying for his Private Pilot License (PPL) in just 19 days in April 1999.
Captain Lola and family
Lola is a father to two lovely children, He is also a keen adventurer who says he sees any challenge as an opportunity and he his a lover of motorcycles, quad bikes, bicycles and boats but his greatest passion lies in the skies.
Captain lola with the Vice President of Nigeria Professor Yemi Osinbajo
This young man like many other black africans had fought hard to make the black race proud risking their lives and going on daring adventures just to make a difference. If we don’t blow our trumpets who will do it for us and this is the reason We Africans must not keep mute on positive stories and great achievements that black people are making around the world. Please continue to share this article until the whole world knows about Captain lola’s great achievement.
Captain Lola Receiving a copy and also endorsing the latest DJ MIND D GAP American trip latest Afrobeat Mix tape. Click on this link to enjoy!
So proud of him,his family and our nation Nigeria at large…..may God grant him the ability to do more exploits
This is a great achievement for a nigerian youth.This is why our children need exposures abroad these days.Nigeria govt should spend more on education to exposure our children so that they can compete with the rest of the world. Am.proud of this guy . congratulations
Congratulations captain.Well job done. Continue to make us proud. May almighty Allah makes your going and coming a journey mercies. Ameen
What has Allah got to do with it? Muhammed bought,sold and kept African slaves. You’re twisted! All so-called gods are man-made and useless because they *failed* to prevent the Israeli slavery, *failed* to preblvent Arabs enslaving Africans for over 1,200 years (and it still goes on) and the Transatlantic slave trade. 3 strikes and he’s out…whatever people call their *alleged* gods.
Congrats man
This piece should be receive widespread coverage on mainstream news. If this news worthy story does not fall within the parameters of stories news editors would like shown, this item will be ignored.
I am the publisher of Images Magazine in Liberia, we will highlight this achievement of our dear brother. Thumbs up brother.
Not a mention of his charming wife, he didn’t do this all on his own, please acknowledge her.
You’re right. I was wondering why nothing was said of the beautiful wife.
Great news
This is a major achievement and a giant leap for Africans. He needs more publicity. This will probably encourage young black people…
These days all we hear in the news/media about young black youths in south london is knife crimes
Awesome, son. So proud of you. Am proud to be a Nigeria American woman. “Ku ise oh” meaning “good job” God bless you son.
Much ?
Congratulations well done. I hope this goes all over the world and all over social media.
Yes one out of thousand. If its Nigerian committing crime or illegal immigration, it will be published. Something good about Nigeria will never be published, It is unfair.c
Simply awesome and very very proud of the achievements of this gumpke but determined African Brother. No doubt this would inspired ensuing generations of not only black Africans the world over but from every class and creed. Self confidence, determination, perseverance and hard work pay off in the end. God bless you and your lovely family.
Well done brother, more grease to your elbow and more success in future. Ride on.
God’s guidance and protection upon your life in Jesus name, Amen. Keep up the good work.
Keep up the good work
Why is thing entitled “black boy…” he is a black man of the age of 38.
Please update your headline.
I am very proud of him. He has made Nigeria proud , It is wonderful to hear such story. We should learn by this and follow this example. There are nothing that is not impossible to achieve as long as you can but your mind to it. Let us support each and achieve more, we can do it.
Congratulations and good going Captain Lola!
Well done to Captain Lola he has worked hard and overcome all the restriction and obsticles and got very far you are doing a good job by showing young people nothing is impossible. Keep on fighting all.
Congratulations Captain Lola! I am very proud of you and for you!
A wonderful triumph for a everyday man. Yet his mind and soul elevated him to be a uplifting individual as he went about his own personal dream. Eileen Walker is living proof that me, you can reach our pinicle best and show the rest of the world that Black is a part of the Professional Pack. That Black can walk,run skip and jump our way to our Goals Desire and come out a winner with no atrocity to mark the event.
Well Done Mr Walker
Well done! Mr Odujunrin.
We are all very proud of you at Cornerstone Academy.
More grace.
All Staff and Children @ Cornerstone Academy
Grace and peace..I pray that God will continue to keep you in the palm of his hand as he leads you through your excited career.
As the script recite. .Greater is he that is in me than he thatis in the world. The world did not give it to you so it can’t take it from me..hang in and bask in God most high glory..
Continue to inspire young people that they can do it as well keeping focus on their desiresite.
“CONGRATULATIONS LOLA”.