Throwback Thursday: Nigerians with Guinness World Record
By Abimbola Mohammed
Nigeria is a country with diverse culture, and tradition. It is also home to many talented individuals who have set remarkable world records in different fields. Some of these record breaking individuals are from different tribes in Nigeria but one thing unites them, their Talents.
These individuals have projected Nigeria positively on the global map thus earning the country international recognition.
The Guinness World Record is one of such global records. Guinness World Record is a global authority on all things record-breaking. known from its inception in 1955 until 1999 as The Guinness Book of Records and in previous United States editions as The Guinness Book of World Records, Guinness World Records, is a British reference book published annually, listing world records both of human achievements and the extremes of the natural world.
In our throwback story today, MARKETING EDGE TEAM celebrates the individual who has made remarkable record breaking history.
Fela Kuti
Fela Kuti, the legendary Nigerian musician held two different Guinness records, first in 1078 for marrying 27 women in a single wedding ceremony. His second record was in 1992 for most studio album recordings released. He recorded 46 albums as a solo artist over the course of a solo career spanning 23 years. The first solo album was recorded in 1969 and the last in 1992.
Stephen Keshi
He entered the Guinness in 2013 as the youngest person to win the Africa Cup of Nations as a player and coach. he was 52 years and 10 days old when he won the tournament as head coach of Nigeria at the FNB Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa, on 10 February 2013.
Keshi was captain of the Nigeria national team when he won the tournament as a player in 1994, beating Zambia 2-1 in the final. As a manager, Keshi led his team to glory after a 1-0 win over Burkina Faso in the final.
David Omueya Dafinone
For having the most chartered accountants in one family, David Omueya Dafinone entered into the Guinness World Records in 1999.
Three sons and two daughters of Senator David Omueya and Cynthia Esella Dafinone of Lagos, Nigeria, all qualified as members of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales between 1986 and 1999. Their father had also become a member of the same institution in 1963. Igho Omueya Dafinone, Ede Omueya Dafinone and Duvie Omueya Dafinone are currently working within the firm of D O Dafinone Co. Chartered Accontants in Lagos. Daphne Omueya Dafinone and Joy Ufuoma Dafinone live in London.
Wizkid
Ayo Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid is a two-time Guinness World Record winner. First as the artist with the first track to reach one billion streams on Spotify which achieved with One Dance by Drake (Canada) which featured him and Kyla, on December 16, 2016
In 2021, Wizkid also entered the Guinness Book of Records for winning eight All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) trophies. The singer/songwriter has won an unrivalled three Artist of the Year awards (2016–17 and 2021) and three Song of the Year awards (“Come Closer”, feat. Drake, in 2017; “Fever” in 2019; and “Essence”, feat. Tems, in 2021).
Modenine
The British-born rapper Modenine (aka Babatunde Olusegun Adewale, also entered the Guinness Book of Records in 2013 for winning cumulatively nine Headies at the Headies Awards (formerly the Hip Hop World Awards), which was inaugurated by Hip Hop World Magazine in 2006 to honour outstanding achievements in Nigerian music. appropriately enough, Modeline has won nine Headies: Best Rap Album (Malcolm IX – The Lost Sessions, 2006), Best Rap Single (“Cry”, 2007) and seven “Lyricist on the Roll” awards (2006–11 and 2013) as at 2013.
Tuedon Morgan
Tuedon “Tee” Omatsola Morgan entered her name into the Guinness World Records for the fastest time to run a half marathon on each continent (female), completing seven races in a mind-blowing time of 10 days, 23 hr, 37 min and 8 sec.
At 42 years old, Morgan finished (in order) the Carlton Classic Half Marathon (Australia), Abu Dhabi Striders Half Marathon (Asia), Torcy International Half Marathon (Europe), The Carthage Race Half Marathon (Africa), Lincoln’s Birthday Half Marathon (North America), Southern Cross Half Marathon (South America), and Penguin Half Marathon (Antarctica). She achieved the fastest time to run a half marathon on each continent and the North Pole (female) is 62 days 12 hours 58 minutes and 49 seconds from 8 February 2015 to 12 April 2015.
Blessing Okagbare
In 2016, Nigerian athlete Blessing Okagbare was recognised by the Guinness Book of World Records as the only athlete to have attended the Athletics Diamond Meetings 67 times.
The most appearances in Diamond League meetings by an athlete is 67, achieved by Blessing Okagbare (Nigeria) in the 100 metres, 200 metres and long jump disciplines between 3 July 2010 and 31 August 2018.
Joy Onaolapo
Nigeria’s Joy Onaolapo entered the Guinness Book of Records in 2012 as the Heaviest Paralympic powerlift (-52 kg, female). This was sequel to her winning gold medal at the Paralympic Games in London, UK, on 1 September 2012 when she produced a lift of 131 kg in the women’s -52 kg division.
Mfon Udoh
For scoring 23 goals for Enyimba in the Nigerian Premier League in 2013–14, breaking the previous best of 20 set by Jude Aneke (Nigeria) in 2010–11, Mfon Udoh entered his name into the Guinness Book of Records. It was Udoh’s first season for Enyimba, having transferred from Akwa United FC.
Paul Kehinde
PAUL KEHINDE also got the recognition in 2018 as the Heaviest Paralympic powerlift (-65 kg, male). He lifted 221kgat the 9th Fazza 2018 World Para Powerlifting World Cup in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on 19 February 2018. He broke his own world record of 220.5 kg, set at the World Championship in December 2017.
Bose Omolayo
The heaviest para powerlift by a female in the -79 kg category is 144 kg (317 lb 7 oz), achieved by Bose Omolayo (Nigeria) at the World Para Powerlifting Championships in Tbilisi, Georgia, on 2 December 2021, like her predecessors, have earned her recognition by the Guinness book of Records.
Haruna Abdulazeez
Haruna has two enties in the Guinness Book of Records. The first was in 2020 for longest time controlling a tennis ball with a racket frame which he achieved in 2 hours 15 minutes,
The second was for most American football touches with the feet in one minute (male).
“The most American football touches with the feet in one minute (male) is 106, and was achieved by Haruna Abdulazeez (Nigeria) in Kano, Nigeria, on 1 October 2021.”
Bayo Omoboriowo
For creating the largest photo book measures 60.84 m² (654 ft² 87 in²) Bayo Omoboriowo of TheJTAgency, in Abuja, Nigeria, verified on 30 September 2021has beeb recognized by the Guinness World Records. The book is a recreation of the photo book titled Discover Nigeria.
Chinonso Eche
After achieving his first Guinness World Records title in November 2019 for most consecutive football (soccer) touches in one minute while balancing a football on the head with a remarkable 111 touches, Chinonso Eche (Nigeria) has broken three new freestyle records: Fastest time to 1,000 football touches while balancing a ball on the head: 7 min 46 sec
Most football headers in a prone position in one minute: 233
Most football touches in a seated position while balancing a ball on the head in one minute: 197
The now 13-year-old freestyle star from Anambra State who lives in Warri, Delta State, Nigeria has also gained a spot among the Young Achievers in the Guinness World Records 2022 book.
His skills even received international recognition from FIFA.
Lauritta Onye
The farthest shot put by a female F40 athlete is 8.40 m, achieved by Lauritta Onye (Nigeria) at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on 11 September 2016.
Lucy Ejike
The heaviest power lift for a -61 kg female athlete is 142 kg, achieved by Lucy Ejike (Nigeria) at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on 11 September 2016. Her lift of 127.5 kg in the women’s -44 kg division has also stood since 20 September 2004, when she won gold at the Paralympic Games in Athens, Greece.
Folashade Oluwafemiayo
The heaviest power lift by a female in the -86 kg category is 152.5 kg (336 lb 3 oz), achieved by Folashade Oluwafemiayo (Nigeria) at the World Para Powerlifting Championships in Tbilisi, Georgia, on 3 December 2021.
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