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Mixed Reactions As Nigerians Make Guinness World Record Attempts
In a bid to achieve fame and gain acknowledgment, individuals in Nigeria are engaging in unique challenges to secure a place in the esteemed Guinness World Records.
After Chef Hinda Baci from Akwa Ibom State successfully shattered a world record, numerous individuals have made attempts to surpass her achievement.
One such individual was Damilola Adeparusi, also known as Chef Dammy, who embarked on her own competition without seeking permission from the Guinness World Records (GWR) beforehand.
Dammy asserted that she cooked for a duration of 120 hours, but the veracity of this claim could not be confirmed due to instances where she turned off the live video feed during the contest.
Meanwhile, in an effort to surpass Baci’s record of 93 hours and 11 minutes, another woman named Chef Deo from Ondo State disclosed that she had informed the Guinness World Records (GWR) of her intention and received the necessary approval before commencing the cooking marathon.
On Friday, Deo successfully completed the cooking challenge, managing to cook for a staggering 150 hours, surpassing the previous record.
However, the plans of some individuals in Ekiti to initiate a Kiss-a-thon were thwarted as the state government imposed a ban on the activity.
In an official statement issued by the Ministry of Arts, Culture, and Tourism, the Ekiti state government strongly cautioned the group planning to host the three-day Kiss-a-thon, highlighting that such an event was not only absurd, unhealthy, and immoral but also had the potential to tarnish the image of the State.
In addition, there are reports of individuals planning to undertake a nationwide trek within a specific time frame in order to establish a new Guinness World Record.
Furthermore, a woman named Big_treshlyn has taken to Instagram to declare her participation in a contest aiming to achieve the longest live video duration.
Her goal is to be live on Instagram for 125 hours, during which she plans to engage in various activities such as cooking, matchmaking, and playing games. Her intention is to set a record for the longest Instagram live video.
As of now, Big_treshlyn has been on her live video for more than 24 hours, steadily progressing towards her goal.
Likewise, in Ibadan, a lady named Bojuri is actively participating in a competition to establish a record for the longest duration spent braiding hair.
Bojuri aims to become the fastest hairstylist to complete 50 Ghana weaving hairstyles within a span of 72 hours. At present, she has already surpassed 24 hours of continuous braiding.
These endeavors have generated various reactions from the public.
One particularly attention-grabbing event is the Kiss-a-thon, where participants aimed to break the record for the longest continuous kiss.
In the midst of numerous attempts by Nigerians to break Guinness World Records, similar to Hilda Baci’s achievement, the Guinness World Records organization issued a reminder last week.
They emphasized that anyone attempting to break a world record should have their title confirmed by the organization before making the attempt.
Furthermore, a Nigerian masseur named Joyce Ijeoma collapsed on Wednesday while undertaking a 72-hour-long massage session on different individuals in Lekki, Lagos State.
In addition to the aforementioned individuals, there are other Nigerians who have announced their intentions to break different records.
Comedian Woli Arole has disclosed his plan to initiate a marathon prayer session lasting for 5000 hours, aiming to establish a new record for the longest praying time.
Adebiyi Israel, a native of Ekiti State, shared a screenshot of an acceptance email from the Guinness World Records, unveiling his plans to break the world record for the longest duration spent watching movies.
Commenting on these recent developments, Abraham Okpe, a social analyst based in Lagos, expressed concerns that Nigerians’ pursuit of breaking records might eventually undermine the achievements of those who have set records in the past.
“Guinness may see the entire contest from Nigeria as a fraud. Nigerians are behaving like there is a cash reward attached to these records.
“There are a lot of productive things to do with your time other than seeking relevance online. People like Chef Dammy collected donations without applying to break the record, that is deceit.”
@Toweebee: “On the other hand, I’m starting to see the positives in Nigerian youths’ obsession with the WBR. It sends out a global message about Nigerians as a group of hardworking, resilient and determined people that’ll achieve the highest standards if given the right platform.”
@frankdonga: ”By the time Nigerians are done with Guiness world record, the country would have broken the record for the most attempts at breaking world records in a year.”
@therealdaddymo1: ”These poorly executed Guiness world record attempts show how many Nigerians really do no’t understand the level of preparation, dedication and hard work that happen behind the scenes to actually pull it off. It’s not by copy and paste. There is a process. It just doesn’t happen.”
@Ariel_Smitt: ”This obsession about breaking Guinness World records by Nigerians is becoming disgusting fr. We honestly don’t know when to stop. Everyone wants to break records. Until someone dies from this madness, you people won’t learn.
@Martinobanti: “The Federal Government of Nigeria should criminalise anyone trying to break any Guinness world record until 2025. The madness should attract a minimum of 2 months imprisonment.”
@IamJohnkelvin: ”Dear Nigerians, Let the Guinness World Record breathe. Don’t suffocate them.”
@DayoAshiru: ”I’m sure, the Guinness World Record will be tired of Nigerians. You want to massage for 72hrs and you collapsed after 12hrs, who will now massage you?
@LadyBaron: ”Dear Nigerians, Guinness world record is not the new ticket out of poverty. Things are hard but don’t die because of GWR. These things takes preparation.”
@_LifeOfViktor: ”My problem with Nigerians is that they believe that they can do anything with their “can-do attitude” . They don’t know the effort, training and preparation someone did to become a record holder. They thought it’s just to wake up and say let’s break Guinness world record.
Embattled Nigerian pastor and founder of SPAC Nation, Tobi Adegboyega, has defended his opulent lifestyle, claiming it serves to inspire young people rather than flaunt wealth.
This statement comes amid a UK Immigration Upper Tribunal ruling ordering his deportation over visa violations.
Adegboyega, 44, faced accusations of overstaying his visitor visa, which expired after he arrived in the UK in 2005.
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He had applied to remain in the country on human rights grounds. The tribunal, however, ruled against him, citing his failure to regularize his status.
The pastor’s luxurious lifestyle, including designer clothing and expensive cars, was a focal point of the case.
Addressing the tribunal, Adegboyega stated that his lifestyle is fully funded by his wife, Mary Olubukola Alade, who earns £100,000 annually at AON.
He said, “I live with my partner, Mary Olubukola Alade, who earns £100,000 per year working for AON. I spend my time working for the church, for which I am unpaid. I am entirely supported by Mary. I have a first-class law degree from Nigeria, but I have ‘sacrificed’ my legal career to help those who cannot help themselves.”
Defending his appearance, Adegboyega emphasized the importance of projecting success to his young congregation.
The court noted, “For instance, people have pointed to the fact that he wears designer clothing and drives expensive cars. He was adamant that all of his personal possessions had been paid for by Mary.
“He believes it is important for him to dress the way that he does because he needs to inspire these young people – they need to understand that there are legitimate ways of making money, for instance through entrepreneurship.”
Despite the ruling, Adegboyega dismissed the deportation concerns as insignificant.
“I’m right here at home, no cause for alarm. Naturally, I will dismiss things that have to do with retrogression; every Nigerian should be proud of me. Living in the UK, a city that is well known for pulling people down, I have survived all sorts, so the matter that they are propagating is the smallest matter,” he said.
He further expressed confidence in his resilience. “No panic, I love London city, it is my city, and nobody can do anything. Of all the people of colour you know here – pastors and leaders – I have survived everything. I’m here, I am at home, nobody should panic for me.
“I succeeded well in this country despite all challenges, and I’m in the league of people you look up to. I have survived that well; nothing has changed, nothing will change,” he added.
Amid the growing controversy surrounding the detention of human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi, renowned Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Aare Afe Babalola has publicly addressed the defamation allegations leveled against Farotimi.
The legal action stems from claims made in Farotimi’s book, Nigeria and Its Criminal Justice System, which Babalola asserts contains false and defamatory statements about him and his law firm, Afe Babalola & Co.
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In a petition dated November 19 and submitted to the Ekiti State Commissioner of Police, Adeniran Akinwale, Babalola accused Farotimi of making “criminally defamatory” statements about him, his law firm, and two senior lawyers at his firm, Olu Daramola SAN and Ola Faro.
The defamatory remarks are tied to the Supreme Court case Major Muritala Gbadamosi Eletu & Ors v. H.R.H. Oba Tijani Akinloye & Ors.
Babalola revealed that the allegations came to light when one of his lawyers purchased Farotimi’s book while traveling through Murtala Muhammed Airport.
After reading the book, the lawyer immediately brought its contents to Babalola’s attention.
Other members of his firm reportedly did the same, prompting the senior lawyer to take legal action.
In his petition, Babalola pointed to specific passages in Farotimi’s book that accused him of corruption and unethical conduct. The petition reads:
“I write to report the criminal defamation of myself, my law firm Afe Babalola & Co., and my lawyers, Olu Daramola SAN and Ola Faro, by one Dele Farotimi in his book titled ‘Nigeria and Its Criminal Justice System’, published by Dele Farotimi Publishers, in respect of Suit No. SC/146/2005: Major Muritala Gbadamosi Eletu & Ors v. H.R.H. Oba Tijani Akinloye & Ors.
“Sometime on 2/11/2024, one of our lawyers, while traveling through Murtala Muhammed Airport, bought a book by Dele Farotimi titled ‘Nigeria and Its Criminal Justice System’. He read the book and immediately brought it to my attention. Many of my lawyers also bought the book and read it.”
“The defamatory statements are as follows:
- That Aare Afe Babalola corrupted the Supreme Court to procure a fraudulent judgment in the service of his client.
- That Aare Afe Babalola, Olu Daramola, Olu Faro, and the law offices of Afe Babalola & Co. (Emmanuel Chambers) compromised the Supreme Court and the remaining semblance of integrity it might have had, when they went back to the Supreme Court and got the Court to swim in the sewer of corruption and shameful self-abnegation.”
Babalola strongly denies the allegations, claiming that they are false and damaging to both his personal reputation and the integrity of the Nigerian judiciary.
Nigerian author and activist Dele Farotimi’s book, Nigeria and Its Criminal Justice System, has surged to bestseller status on Amazon amid a legal battle with prominent lawyer and businessman, Afe Babalola.
The controversy surrounding the book has captivated public attention, driving both online and offline demand.
The book, which critiques systemic corruption in Nigeria’s judiciary and highlights alleged misconduct by key legal figures, saw modest sales following its release in July 2024.
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However, Farotimi’s arrest on Tuesday, following a petition filed by the 93-year-old Babalola, triggered a wave of public curiosity.
By Thursday evening, it had climbed to the top of Amazon’s bestseller rankings, according to checks by Vanguard. Bookstores across Nigeria also reported a significant uptick in demand.
Biztellers reports that Farotimi was detained in Lagos by armed police officers and transported to Ado Ekiti, about 300 kilometers northeast of the city, where Babalola is based.
The senior lawyer alleged that the book accused him of compromising Nigeria’s judiciary—a claim that has sparked heated debates about freedom of speech and accountability in the legal profession.
On Wednesday, Farotimi was arraigned in an Ekiti court, where the judge ordered his remand pending a bail hearing scheduled for December 10.
Farotimi’s legal team has vowed to contest the charges, framing the case as an attack on intellectual freedom.
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