
The Digest:
Nigerians have consistently demonstrated exceptional talent and determination by securing numerous Guinness World Records across diverse fields including sports, music, culinary arts, and entertainment. Rooted in the Storm.
- Hilda Baci set the longest cooking marathon record (100 hours) in 2023
- Tunde Onakoya achieved a 64-hour chess marathon for charity in 2025
- Ojumola Bello completed 139 hours of non-stop acting in 2024
- Helen Williams created the longest handmade wig (351.28 meters) in 2023
- Rema became the first artist to top MENA charts in 2023
- Kaffy led the longest dance party (2006 Nokia Danceathon)
- Wizkid featured on "One Dance," first song to hit 1 billion Spotify streams
- Lucy Ejike set Paralympic powerlifting records in 2004 and 2016
- Fela Kuti recorded 46 studio albums in 23 years
- Paralympians Adeoye Ajibola (sprinting) and Joy Onaolapo (powerlifting) made history
Sources: Nigerian Tribune