The Owerri Club, the apex sports and recreational hub of Imo State, recently rolled out the red carpet to host Princess Chinenyenwa Judith Amadi (widely known as Chibeda), the Nigerian biker who completed a historic solo motorcycle expedition from Lagos to Paris and back
Amadi is the Nigerian woman who completed a remarkable solo motorcycle ride from Lagos to Paris, France, and back to Nigeria between late 2025 and early 2026.
The journey aimed to raise awareness about cancer and target ₦100 million in funds to support patients, particularly those unable to afford treatment.
Princess Amadi, a yoga and fitness instructor, power bike rider, and dedicated cancer advocate, hails from Owerri, Imo State. She is the daughter of Eze Amadi of the Okolochi Autonomous Community.
Ezinwa Onyebuchi Obinwa, Chairman of Owerri Club, congratulated Amadi during the reception at the club premises. He praised her achievement as an inspiration and role model for Nigerian youths, emphasizing her selfless effort to highlight the struggles of cancer patients. Obinwa expressed the club’s pride in her accomplishment and commitment to supporting her ongoing initiatives.
Chief Austin Onwubiko (Nnabugwu), who facilitated the visit, joined in congratulating the globally recognized rider and pledged further support.
In her address, Princess Amadi detailed her journey, which began in mid-to-late October 2025 (around October 8 or 18) from Lagos. It lasted approximately 75–80 days (about 2.5 months), with her return to Nigeria around January 3, 2026. She rode a power bike through multiple West African countries (including Accra, Ghana) en route to Paris, France. The return leg took her via Spain, Gibraltar, Morocco, Western Sahara, Mauritania, Senegal, Gambia, Mali, and Côte d’Ivoire.
She recounted significant challenges, including, bureaucratic delays, extortion, and discrimination at West African borders, particularly as a holder of a Nigerian passport. She recalled an accident in Burkina Faso that injured her finger and required stitches. Other challenges are, harsh terrain, poor roads, extreme cold weather in Europe, long-distance fatigue, loneliness, isolation, and language barriers.
Amadi explained her motivation: “I embarked on this journey to raise hope and financial support for people currently living with cancer to give them a reason to smile. And to be a voice and light to those who are fighting in silence.”
She also reflected on societal norms: “I come from a place where women are not expected to do much, so I decided to ride for a cause and to change that narrative.”
The event celebrated Amadi’s courage and reinforced Owerri Club’s support for impactful community and health advocacy efforts.
She was received by numerous members of the club including Trustee Barr Chief Cyril Anyanwu, Arc. Amaugo Ugorji, FNIS, Chief Austin Onwubiko, Ik Ogbonna, Dr. Shah Azu Okorie, Dr. Jude Ohanele etc
Barr. James Kaji,
Social/Publicity Secretary,
Owerri Club