Rosina’s story is one of resilience, courage, and an unyielding passion for adventure. A respected corporate professional working with one of Ghana’s leading banks, Rosina has consistently defied expectations and shattered stereotypes, becoming arguably the first Ghanaian woman to regularly ride sports motorcycles.
Early Beginnings and Passion for Riding
Rosina’s motorcycling journey began in 2013, where she immediately stood out as a pioneer, making notable trips across Ghana and even venturing into neighbouring Togo. Balancing corporate responsibilities with an adventurous spirit, she quickly became a familiar figure, inspiring those around her to reconsider traditional boundaries.
Riding for a Cause: AIS Tours and Road Safety Advocacy
In 2023, Rosina embarked on a challenging seven-day motorcycle tour across Ghana, joining a predominantly male group under the AIS initiative—an annual road safety awareness tour. Despite recently suffering an asthma attack, she courageously pushed through with determination, riding her Yamaha Tracer GT 900 through tough terrains. Her toughest challenge during this ride was navigating the notoriously difficult road to Cape Three Points. Unfortunately, she experienced a fall, severely damaging her bike’s back pedals on just the second day. Yet, she soldiered on, completing the remaining five days of the tour with a nearly broken right pedal.
The Ten-Day Ghana Tour and Advocacy in 2024
Never one to rest on past accomplishments, Rosina embarked on an even more ambitious adventure in 2024. Riding a Yamaha Tenere 700, she toured Ghana for 10 days, further promoting road safety awareness and charity. This time, the Tumu-Bolgatanga stretch was her greatest challenge—describing it as “a death trap”, filled with countless large potholes, uncovered holes, and thick clouds of dust, making it hazardous for riders and other road users alike.
Across Borders: The Accra to Senegal Adventure in 2025
In early 2025, Rosina pushed her limits even further, joining seven fellow male riders on a remarkable journey from Accra, Ghana, all the way to Dakar, Senegal, traversing five African countries: Ivory Coast, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Guinea, and Senegal once again being the only woman
Each country brought unique challenges and memorable experiences. Guinea stood out as the most difficult terrain due to its hilly, twisty roads covered in loose gravel and dust—conditions made even tougher by Rosina’s fear of heights and allergies to dust. Additionally, a severe fuel shortage complicated their travel, turning refuelling into an unexpected adventure. Liberia’s roads proved challenging due to chaotic traffic conditions, highlighting a critical need for improved road safety awareness. Ivory Coast, however, provided a welcome relief with its beautifully maintained roads, proper signage, street lighting, and organized toll booths. Sierra Leone’s winding roads offered pure riding pleasure, while Dakar in Senegal felt like a second home, vibrant and welcoming.
Despite the excitement, the journey highlighted significant logistical challenges. Rosina emphasized the excessive time spent at border crossings—approximately five to seven hours per border—due to bureaucratic hurdles and payments. She passionately advocates for a “borderless Africa” to facilitate seamless travel. Additionally, the inconvenience of obtaining multiple SIM cards in each country, coupled with the tedious process of currency exchanges, reinforced her call for streamlined regional integration.
Why Does Rosina Ride?
Rosina has always been driven by a desire to challenge boundaries and break stereotypes. Her journey into motorcycling is part of a lifelong pattern of overcoming barriers:
Asthma:
Despite being severely asthmatic and discouraged from sports, Rosina pursued athletics, eventually representing Ghana internationally in basketball in 2005.
Dancing:
Overcoming initial challenges as a left-footed dancer, she mastered salsa dancing, becoming an instructor and mentoring others to success.
Motorcycling:
Driven by a passion for exploration and adventure, she overcame societal perceptions and personal fears to master motorcycle riding in 2013.
Looking forward, Rosina aims to tackle yet another fear—heights—through skydiving. She also dreams of organizing a solo motorcycle journey around selected African countries, a project currently in its planning stages.
A Trailblazer Inspiring Future Generations
Rosina’s accomplishments mark her as the first Ghanaian woman to complete these ambitious motorcycle adventures. Her perseverance, courage, and willingness to confront fears inspire countless women and girls who dare to dream beyond traditional societal limits. Through her passion for adventure, advocacy for road safety, and commitment to challenging the norm, Rosina is paving a path that many others will undoubtedly follow.
