Nigerian fashion entrepreneur Zahani Kuma, popularly known as Mr Reliable, has etched his name in the annals of history by completing a staggering 115-hour ironing marathon. The marathon, held at the Jabi Lake Mall in Abuja from April 23 to 28, was a bid to set a new Guinness World Record for...
Nigerian chess champion, Tunde Onakoya, expressed gratitude as someone purchased a house for his parents, revealing that his mother worked as a cleaner and his father as a danfo driver to support him.
Onakoya hailed the gesture as the "single greatest thing" done for him, emphasizing the...
Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun appointed Tunde Onakoya, founder of Chess-in-Slums Africa and world record-breaking chess player, as the State's Sports Ambassador.
Onakoya gained international recognition after playing chess for over 58 hours in New York City's Times Square to raise funds for...
Tunde Onakoya, a popular chess master, has made history by setting a new Guinness World Record. The 29-year-old Onakoya achieved this feat in New York's Times Square, where he completed a marathon chess session lasting over 58 hours, surpassing the previous record of 56 hours and 9 minutes. His...
President Bola Tinubu extends heartfelt congratulations to Tunde Onakoya, who has etched his name in history by setting a new Guinness World Record in chess, marking a moment of triumph for Nigeria on the global stage.
Onakoya's remarkable achievement, surpassing a grueling 58-hour chess...
Nigerian chess master Tunde Onakoya has made history by officially breaking the current Guinness World Record for the chess marathon without a loss.
The emotional moment was captured as Onakoya reached the 58-hour mark, surpassing the previous record. Messages of congratulations poured in from...
Nigerian chess sensation Tunde Onakoya shatters records with a groundbreaking 58-hour chess marathon, surpassing previous achievements and setting a new standard in the world of chess.
His remarkable feat garners widespread praise and admiration from Nigerians on social media and supporters...
Nigerians are slamming BBC for the terrible picture they used of Tunde Onakoya in their coverage. Despite his remarkable achievement, the choice of photo sparked outrage among social media users who felt it misrepresented him.
Critics pointed out that there were numerous other images available...
Chess master Tunde Onakoya, participating in a marathon in New York's Times Square organized by the non-profit organization Gift of Chess, has demonstrated remarkable resilience despite battling intense vomiting and stomach pain.
Onakoya aims to play for 58 consecutive hours without a single...
Top Nigerian musician Davido, alongside his partner Chioma and members of the 30BG crew, has thrown his weight behind chess master Tunde Onakoya as he aims to break the Guinness World Record for the longest continuous chess-playing streak.
Onakoya's ambitious attempt, spanning 58 hours, has...
Tunde Onakoya, the visionary behind Chess in Slum Initiative Africa, is on the brink of making history as he approaches the 40-hour mark in his Guinness World Record attempt for the longest chess marathon.
Commencing his endeavor on Wednesday, April 17, Onakoya has showcased unparalleled skill...
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Nigerian chess master and founder of Chess in Slums Africa, Tunde Onakoya, is embarking on a monumental journey to break the Guinness World Record for the longest chess marathon. Starting today, he will play chess continuously for 58 hours without suffering a single defeat. This feat is not just...
Former Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, has expressed his support and best wishes to Nigerian Chess Master, Tunde Onakoya, ahead of his ambitious attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the longest chess marathon without losing a game.
Onakoya, the founder of Chess in Slums Africa...
Nigerian chess prodigy, mentor, and founder of Chess in Slums Africa, Tunde Onakoya, is gearing up to make history by attempting to break the Guinness World Record for the longest chess marathon without losing a game.
Onakoya, known for his advocacy for education through chess, announced his...
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