Tunde Onakoya, a chess master from Nigeria, achieved a remarkable feat on Saturday, April 20, by setting a new Guinness World Record for the longest continuous chess marathon.
On his official X account, he excitedly shared the news with his followers, expressing determination to push the record to 60 hours while emphasizing the charitable cause behind his endeavor “ raising funds for the education of underprivileged African children worldwide.
Surpassing the previous record of 56 hours and 9 minutes set by Norwegian players, Tundes marathon took place at the iconic Times Square in New York City.
Partnering with US counterpart Shawn Martinez, both national masters, Tunde aimed not only to break a record but also to draw attention to the importance of providing educational opportunities to disadvantaged children across Africa.
As of Saturday morning, Onakoya has garnered nearly $100,000 in donations.
Joined by Martinez after 23 hours of play, the duo continued their quest, garnering support from notable figures including Nigerian President Bola Tinubu, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and musicians Davido and Adekunle Gold.
Through their determination and support, Tunde and Shawn showcased the power of unity and love in making a positive impact on the world.In other news, the Actors Guild of Nigeria, AGN has hinted at taking legal action against Adanma Luke and the Association of Movie Producers regarding the boat mishap that claimed the lives of 5 crew members.
Junior Pope and four others had drowned in the Anam river following a reported boat accident.
AGN president, Emeka Rollas has stated that Adanma Lukes involvement in the incident is actionable.
Adanma was accused of negligence, following claims that she did not provide life jackets for her crew, a claim she later debunked, saying that life jackets were available but Junior Pope rejected his because it was dirty.
Adanma has also been suspended indefinitely by the Association of Movie Producers, AMP and Actors Guild of Nigeria, AGN.
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