- Eddy Osaman marked 10 years since he boarded a plane for the very first time with a reflective Instagram post
- A decade on, the milestone traveller says he can now move across borders without worrying about visa restrictions
- His post, framed around the phrase 'God when' versus 'God did it', struck a chord with followers online
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A decade can change everything. Eddy Osaman knows this better than most, and on Friday, October 17, 2026, he paused to mark exactly how far his life has shifted in ten years.
Source: Instagram
In an Instagram post that quickly drew attention, Osaman revealed that on this day in 2016, he stepped onto an aeroplane for the very first time.
It was a moment that, at the time, may have felt like a small step, but it marked the beginning of a journey far bigger than he could have imagined.
Can one travel around the world visa-free?
Ten years on, Osaman's relationship with travel looks nothing like it did at the start.
He now moves across the world freely, without the paperwork, waiting periods, and uncertainty that often define the travel experience for many Africans.
"10 years later, I can travel the world without even thinking of visa," he wrote in the post, capturing in a single line just how dramatically his circumstances have shifted.
Osaman frames message of hope
The post is accompanied by a photo from that first flight, a visual anchor to a chapter of his life that now feels worlds away.
What has resonated most with readers is not just the personal achievement, but the way Osaman framed it as a message of hope.
He addressed those in the position he once found himself in, quietly hoping for a breakthrough that has not yet arrived.
What does the phrase "God when" means?
"So whenever you say 'God when'. Let this photo be a reminder that one day it will become 'God did it'," he wrote.
It is a simple but layered thought. The phrase "God when" is widely understood across African online communities as the quiet prayer of someone watching others succeed while waiting for their own season to turn.
Osaman's post flips that narrative, positioning his own story as proof that the waiting period does not last forever.
Osaman offers hope to Africans
The reflection carries particular weight for young Africans who face significant barriers to international travel, from visa denials to financial constraints, and who often feel that the world is accessible to everyone but them.
By sharing the contrast between where he started and where he now stands, Osaman offered something that goes beyond a travel milestone.
His post is a reminder that circumstances shift, doors open, and the life someone prays for today can become the story they share with others tomorrow.
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Source: TUKO.co.ke