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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.

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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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Nollywood actor Lateef Adedimeji, wife welcome triplet sons

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Popular Nollywood actor, Lateef Adedimeji, on Friday announced the arrival of his triplet sons with his wife and fellow actress, Adebimpe Oyebade, popularly known as Mo Bimpe.

Adedimeji made the announcement via his official Instagram page, sharing an emotional message in which he described the children as his world, responsibility, and legacy.

“I’ve been quiet… not absent. I was building, protecting, and embracing the greatest blessing of my life. God gave me more than I prayed for — a woman who became a mother of three, and three kings to call my own,” he wrote.

The actor, who closed the post with the Islamic expression of gratitude, “Alhamdulilah,” did not disclose the date of birth or the names of the children.

The announcement drew an outpouring of congratulations from fans and colleagues.

Fellow Nollywood actress, Mercy Aigbe wrote, “To God be the glory. Congratulations.”

OloyedeJuliana also wrote, “God is Good!!! God is Good!!!God is Good!!! Watching this again, I’m in tears, congratulations my fam, so happy for you two. Can’t believe
I’m an Auntie”

Also reacting, Omowumi Dada wrote, “Such GOODNEWS for the month of May. THANK YOU JESUSSSSSSSSSSSSS. Congratulations fam”

Adedimeji and Mo Bimpe, both prominent figures in the Yoruba film industry, had their wedding ceremony in 2021.

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I take full responsibility, Sisi Alagbo’s husband apologises over leaked sex tape

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The husband of popular social media personality Eniola Fagbemi, known as Sisi Alagbo, Adesola Akeem, has issued a public apology over a leaked sex tape involving his wife, himself and another woman.

The video went viral on Monday and has since generated widespread controversy online.

The video, which depicted the trio in an intimate encounter, began circulating on WhatsApp groups and Telegram channels before spreading rapidly to gossip blogs, Instagram pages and explicit-content websites.

In the footage, Fagbemi is seen filming Akeem having sexual relations with the third woman while all three were unclothed. It remains unclear how the video made its way online.

Akeem, in a statement posted on his Facebook page on Thursday, said he took full responsibility for his actions and acknowledged the disappointment the incident had caused.

“I write with a deep sense of responsibility and sincere remorse to extend my heartfelt apologies to my family, friends, business associates, religious leaders, fans, loved ones, and the entire Nigerian public over the recent incident involving a leaked sex scandal.

“I acknowledge the disappointment, embarrassment, and concern this situation has caused, and I take full responsibility for my actions,” he wrote.

He added that his conduct had fallen short of the values expected of him by those who had trusted and supported him.

Akeem also directed specific apologies to family members, friends, business associates, and religious bodies.

“To my fans and supporters, I deeply regret letting you down,” he said.

He described the period as one of reflection and said he was committed to making better decisions and rebuilding trust.

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“I am committed to making better decisions, rebuilding trust, and upholding integrity in both my private and public life going forward,” he added.

Sisi Alagbo had on Wednesday also apologised on her verified Facebook account, saying she had been unable to eat or sleep since the video emerged.

“I own my mistakes, and I apologize with all sincerity for the video circulating online. I am deeply sorry to everyone who felt disappointed in me,” she wrote.

Fagbemi rose to prominence through her promotion of herbal concoctions and became a social media sensation after a viral video of her kneeling to greet Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.

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Portable, Efe trade words ahead Chaos in the Ring

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Social media stars Habeeb ‘Portable’ Badmus and Carter Efe traded fresh threats ahead of their celebrity boxing bout at Chaos in the Ring 4, as the main event fighters Ezra Arenyeka and Godday Appah also exchanged sharp words at a face-off ahead of the May 1 card at the Balmoral Hall, Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos.

Portable, who previously beat both Charles Okocha and Speed Darlington in celebrity exhibition bouts to win two belts, made clear he intended to add a third at Efe’s expense.

“I will use you to collect my third belt. Charles Okocha was bigger than you, Speed Darlington was bigger than you and I beat them. I will beat you now,” he told Efe directly.

Efe was unmoved, dismissing Portable’s record and warning that the bout would be brief.

“You can’t beat me. You that is scared of me — when we meet in the ring, I will beat you. One punch and you fall,” he fired back.

In the main event, Arenyeka and Appah, whose bout is billed as a symbolic WBO Peace Fight between the Itsekiri and Ijaw communities of the Niger Delta, set aside any goodwill between them at the face-off.

Appah was unsparing in his assessment of what awaited his opponent.

“We were friends but there is no friendship in the ring. Right now, I am fighting for my belt, for my people and for the win. He knows who the king is. I am here for the knockout — this is war. You will not survive six rounds with me,” he said.

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Arenyeka replied without hesitation saying, “I am going to break your head. You said six rounds — I will beat you in five. You will sleep in the ring.”

Elsewhere on the card, Ghana’s Elvis Ahorgah and Newcastle’s Joe Laws added their own flavour to proceedings, with Ahorgah delivering his threats in rhyme in the manner of Muhammad Ali, while Laws painted his face in the colours of the Nigerian flag in a bid to win over the home crowd against a fighter from a rival nation.

British southpaw Michael McKinson, whose father is of Nigerian descent, also features on the card against Algerian prospect Mohammad Sahnoun and said he was looking forward to making a statement while soaking in the Nigerian culture.

Balmoral Group Promotions CEO Ezekiel Adamu said the face-offs reflected the broader ambition behind the event.

“It’s entertainment, but I want these young guys to trust me that the world is watching. When you have a platform like this, it changes lives. This is what it is all about for us: giving these guys the opportunity and visibility and showing the best of African boxing. It’s wartime and let’s show the world what we have to offer here in Africa,” he said.

The nine-bout card, promoted by Balmoral Group Promotions in association with former world heavyweight champion Amir Khan’s AK Promotions and sanctioned by the Nigeria Boxing Board of Control, will be broadcast live worldwide on DAZN.

It also features teenage sensation Raheem Animashaun against Tanzanian veteran Emmanuel Amos, national middleweight champion Rasheed Adeyemo against Tanzanian Nicolaus Mdoe, Basit Adebayo against Loren Japhet, UK-based Ghanaian Samuel Antwi against Congolese veteran Paul Kamanga, and a welterweight clash between Seun Wahab and Saidi Mkola.

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