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  1. Dreams Unfolded: Tunde Onakoya's Billionaire Ambition for Change

    Nigeria Dreams Unfolded: Tunde Onakoya's Billionaire Ambition for Change

    Tunde Onakoya, founder of Chess in Slums Africa, revealed his ambition to become a billionaire with global influence during an interview on the Afropolitan podcast. While known for his philanthropic work teaching chess to underprivileged children, Onakoya stated, "I want to make a lot of...
  2. The Theatre of Distraction: A Week in the Life of a Nation Avoiding Itself

    The Theatre of Distraction: A Week in the Life of a Nation Avoiding Itself

    This week revealed Nigeria's persistent patterns: celebrating individual triumph over systemic failure, wealth displays amid widespread poverty, and democracy observed behind closed doors. This week's Signal explores what we choose to see - and what we choose to ignore. What a perfectly...
  3. Not Politics, Just Purpose: Tunde Onakoya Defends Visit to Tinubu Amid Backlash

    Nigeria Not Politics, Just Purpose: Tunde Onakoya Defends Visit to Tinubu Amid Backlash

    Tunde Onakoya has defended his recent visit to President Tinubu, insisting it was about national recognition, not political support. He stressed his commitment to nonpartisan advocacy for street children and clarified that Chess in Slums Africa is a cognitive development initiative, not a...
  4. No face for favours: Mr Macaroni Explains Rejection of Political Invitations

    Nigeria No face for favours: Mr Macaroni Explains Rejection of Political Invitations

    In a climate where visibility often meets political favour, actor and activist Mr Macaroni is drawing a line. According to a report by Daily Post Nigeria, the comedian has consistently rejected invitations from politicians at all government levels. His stance, a blend of personal choice and...
  5. Optics Obscure Accountability: Salako(@UnkleAyo) Questions Tunde Onakoya's Meeting with President Tinubu

    Nigeria Optics Obscure Accountability: Salako(@UnkleAyo) Questions Tunde Onakoya's Meeting with President Tinubu

    Chess champion Tunde Onakoya, who recently broke the world record for the longest chess marathon, met with President Bola Tinubu at the State House. The meeting included a photo opportunity where Onakoya presented a chess set to the President. Social media critic S.A.L.A.K.O (@UnkleAyo)...
  6. Adire Meets Chess: Tunde Onakoya’s Limited Edition Board Backs Free School

    Nigeria Adire Meets Chess: Tunde Onakoya’s Limited Edition Board Backs Free School

    Chess champion and Guinness World Record holder Tunde Onakoya unveils 50 exclusive Adire-patterned chessboards, priced at ₦1 million each. Profits will partly fund a free school project in Nigeria. Onakoya designed 50 hand-crafted chessboards inspired by traditional Adire textile art. Each...
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