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See 10 Guinness World Records held by Nigerians

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1 year ago

September 15, 2025

After months of anticipation, Nigeria’s culinary star Hilda Baci finally set her plan in motion on Friday with an attempt to cook the world’s largest pot of Jollof rice.

Though Guinness World Records has yet to verify the result, the spectacle laid bare the growing trend in Nigeria toward achieving global acclaim through extraordinary feats.

From feats of endurance and creativity to sports and entertainment, Nigerians have consistently inscribed their names in the Guinness World Records, often turning local talents into global talking points.

While Baci’s latest attempt highlights the country’s vibrant food culture, others before her have broken barriers in music, dance, literature, and even sports.

Here are 10 notable Guinness World Records held by Nigerians:

Kanyeyachukwu Tagbo-Okeke – Largest art canvas (2025)

At just 14 years old, living with autism, Kanyeyachukwu painted a canvas titled “Impossibility is a Myth” that measured 12,381.02 square metres, setting the Guinness World Record for largest art canvas by an individual.

Fola David-Tolaram – World’s largest drawing (2024)

A medical doctor also a professional artist, Fola David spent six days creating a huge drawing titled “The Unity of Diversity” on a canvas of about 1,004.7 m² at Lagos’ Mobolaji Johnson Arena.

Hilda Baci – Longest cooking marathon (2023)

Hilda Baci set the record for the longest cooking marathon by an individual after cooking for 93 hours and 11 minutes in Lagos. Her feat not only attracted international attention but also showcased Nigeria’s rich culinary heritage.

However, in November 2023, Hilda Baci was dethroned as the record-holder when an Irish chef, Alan Fisher, completed a cooking marathon of 119 hours 57 minutes, surpassing her 93-hour 11-minute time.

Gbenga Ezekiel – Skipping feats (2022-2023)

Gbenga Ezekiel from Akure has broken multiple Guinness World Records in rope skipping. Two of his achievements: most skips in one minute on one leg (278 skips), and most double-under skips in one minute on one leg (144 skips).

Bayo Omoboriowo – Largest photo book (2021)

Official photographer to former President Muhammadu Buhari, Bayo Omoboriowo, curated and produced a 60-square-metre photo book, capturing Nigeria’s political journey.

Stephen Keshi – First African to win AFCON as player and coach (2013)

Late Super Eagles coach Stephen Keshi became the first African to win the Africa Cup of Nations both as a player and coach, a feat Guinness recognises as a dual achievement in football history.

Adetunwase Adenle – Most children reading aloud with an Adult (2011)

Teacher Adetunwase Adenle brought together 4,222 schoolchildren in Lagos for a mass reading exercise, promoting literacy and setting a record.

DJ Obi – Longest DJ set (2016)

Obi Ajuonuma, known as DJ Obi, entertained audiences for 240 hours nonstop in Lagos, redefining endurance in the music scene.

Kaffy – Longest dance party (2006)

Kafayat Shafau, popularly known as Kaffy, led her team in a record-breaking dance marathon lasting 55 hours and 40 minutes, demonstrating Nigeria’s passion for rhythm and resilience.

Fela Kuti – Most studio recording albums released (1992)

Legendary Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo Kuti recorded 46 studio albums as a solo artist. His first solo album came out in 1969, and his last in 1992, giving a solo recording span of 23 years.

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A WORD OF WARNING: NEVER LET YOUR SUCCESS MAKE YOU LOOK DOWN ON PEOPLE.

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34 minutes ago

September 26, 2026

Oluwagbenga Olaoye

Since you are not feeding anyone, you should never see anyone as being beneath you.

Having money does not make you more human.
Having a degree does not make you more valuable.
Having a big position does not give you the right to disrespect people.

Today, you may be comfortable while someone else is struggling. But life can change unexpectedly. Never use your current advantage to humiliate someone who has less than you.

True greatness is not measured by what you have in your bank account, the car you drive, or the position you occupy.

Your real character is revealed by how you treat people who cannot give you anything in return.

Be humble. Be respectful. Treat people with dignity.

You are not better than anyone simply because you have more than they do.

💬 Do you agree? What do you think makes a person truly great?

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BEING EDUCATED SHOULD NEVER MAKE YOU LOOK DOWN ON AN UNEDUCATED PERSON.

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1 hour ago

September 26, 2026

Oluwagbenga Olaoye

Education should give you knowledge, but character determines how you use that knowledge.

Not everyone had the opportunity to attend school or earn academic qualifications. Some people learned through life, work, family, hardship and experience.

Having a degree does not make someone more valuable than the person without one.

Your education should make you more humble, not more arrogant.

Respect the cleaner.
Respect the farmer.
Respect the mechanic.
Respect the trader.
Respect the labourer.
Respect everyone.

Because the person you look down on today may have life lessons you will never learn in a classroom.

Education is powerful—but humility is priceless.

💬 Do you agree? Can someone be highly educated but still lack wisdom?

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When Love of Money Turns Children Into Family Expectations

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20 hours ago

September 25, 2026

Oluwagbenga Olaoye

Too much love of money can sometimes create unrealistic expectations within families—and some children end up feeling valued only for what they can provide financially.

In many African families, parents make enormous sacrifices to give their children a better life. They work hard, pay school fees, provide food and shelter, and sometimes go through serious financial difficulties to ensure their children have opportunities they never had.

There is nothing wrong with parents hoping their children will become successful.

However, problems can arise when financial success becomes the main measure of a child’s worth.

Some children grow up hearing constant comparisons:

“Look at your mates.”

“Your friend has already bought a car.”

“When will you build your own house?”

“After everything we spent on your education, what have you achieved?”

For some young adults, these expectations can become a heavy emotional burden.

When expectations become pressure

Parents naturally want their children to succeed, but every child has a different journey.

One person may become financially successful at 25. Another may struggle until 35 or 40 before finding stability. Someone else may choose a modest career that provides a peaceful and responsible life rather than great wealth.

Success should not always be measured by cars, houses, expensive clothes or the amount of money someone sends home.

Parents can encourage ambition while still reminding their children that their value is not determined by their bank balance.

Children also have responsibilities

At the same time, children should not use this discussion as an excuse to avoid responsibility.

When parents have sacrificed for their children, appreciation matters. Adult children should make reasonable efforts to support their parents when they are able to do so.

The challenge is finding a healthy balance between gratitude and pressure.

Parents should not expect their children to solve every family problem, while children should not completely forget the people who sacrificed for them.

Love should come before money

A family becomes stronger when financial discussions are balanced with understanding, communication and genuine affection.

Parents can tell their children:

“Work hard. Build your future. Be responsible. We want you to succeed—but we will still love and support you when life becomes difficult.”

That message can make a huge difference.

Money is important. Financial stability is important. Supporting one’s family is important.

But a child’s worth should not be reduced to how much money they can make or how much they can give to their parents.

What do you think?

Should parents expect their adult children to become financially successful because of the sacrifices they made raising them?

Or should parents simply encourage their children to build their own lives while offering support without attaching financial expectations to their love?

👇 Share your opinion in the comments. Let’s have a respectful conversation.

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