Afrigather In style chess grasp, Tunde Onakoya, has joined the league of Nigerians who just lately gained the Guinness World Record. His outstanding achievement, a 58-hour chess session, which later go to 60-hour provides to the listing of extraordinary feats achieved by Nigerians in numerous fields.
At 29 years previous, Tunde Onakoya etched his identify within the annals of chess historical past by breaking the Guinness World File for the longest chess marathon. His unparalleled dedication noticed him surpass the earlier file of 56 hours and 9 minutes, held by Norwegian gamers Hallvard Haug Flatebø and Sjur Ferkingstad in 2018. Onakoya’s feat befell in New York’s Instances Sq., the place he reached an unprecedented 58-hour mark, showcasing not solely his prowess in chess but additionally his resilience and willpower.
Tunde Onakoya’s accomplishment provides to a rising listing of Nigerians who’ve excelled on the worldwide stage and made their mark within the Guinness World Data. Listed below are different Nigerians who’ve just lately achieved this feat.
Hilda Baci (Might 2023)
Hilda Bassey set the file for the longest cooking marathon by a person, clocking in a powerful 93 hours and eleven minutes.
Divine Ikubor (Rema) (Might 2023)
Rema’s hit track, ‘Calm Down,’ secured the spot as the primary No. 1 Hit on The Official MENA Chart, marking a historic second in Nigerian music.
Gbenga Ezekiel (October 2022)
Ezekiel showcased his agility and talent by attaining essentially the most skips in a single minute on one leg, amongst different spectacular skipping data.
Folashade Oluwafemiayo (August 2022)
Oluwafemiayo dominated the world stage in para powerlifting, setting new data and profitable gold medals.
Chukwuebuka Ezugha and Victor Richard Kipo (March 2022)
This dynamic duo showcased distinctive teamwork by attaining essentially the most consecutive passes of a soccer between the pinnacle and soles.
Vincent Okezie (March 2022)
Okezie wowed the world together with his soccer tips, securing the file for essentially the most soccer ‘all over the world’ tips with arms linked.
Bose Omolayo (December 2021)
Omolayo displayed immense power and talent in para powerlifting, setting a brand new file in her weight class.
Chinonso Miracle Eche (October 2021)
Eche’s agility and precision earned him the file for the quickest time to 1,000 touches whereas balancing one other ball on his head.
Peter Aho (October 2021)
Aho showcased his bowling prowess, setting data in T20i cricket and leaving a mark on the worldwide cricketing scene.
Bayo Omoboriowo (September 2021)
Omoboriowo’s photographic masterpiece grew to become the biggest picture ebook, showcasing Nigeria’s magnificence and variety.
