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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.
Quincy Jones, the legendary music producer, composer, and cultural icon whose career spanned over seven decades, has passed away at the age of 91.
Jones died peacefully on Sunday night at his Bel Air home, surrounded by family, according to his publicist, Arnold Robinson.
“Tonight, with full but broken hearts, we must share the news of our father and brother Quincy Jones’ passing,” his family said in a statement. “And although this is an incredible loss for our family, we celebrate the great life that he lived and know there will never be another like him.”
Renowned for his unmatched versatility, Jones collaborated with some of the greatest musical talents of the 20th and 21st centuries, including Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra, Aretha Franklin, and Will Smith. He played an integral role in producing Jackson’s groundbreaking albums Off the Wall, Thriller, and Bad, which catapulted the pop star to global superstardom and earned Jones worldwide acclaim.
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Born in Chicago in 1933, Jones’ journey into music began early. His childhood introduction came from a neighbor’s piano playing and his mother’s singing. After moving to Washington state following his parents’ divorce, he honed his skills in his high school band and began playing with a young Ray Charles in Seattle’s vibrant club scene.
Jones’ career took off in New York, where he played trumpet in Elvis Presley’s early TV performances and worked with bebop legends like Charlie Parker and Miles Davis. By 1958, he was working with Frank Sinatra, arranging for the singer’s band at the request of Princess Grace Kelly. Their partnership flourished, spanning several projects including Sinatra’s final album LA Is My Lady in 1984.
Throughout the 1960s and 70s, Jones’ talents extended into film and television scores, composing music for films such as The Italian Job, In the Heat of the Night, and the acclaimed The Color Purple, for which he earned three Oscar nominations. He also scored hit TV shows including The Bill Cosby Show and Roots.
In 1985, Jones produced and co-conducted the charity anthem “We Are the World” alongside Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie, raising millions for Ethiopian famine relief. Despite personal and professional challenges—including surviving a near-fatal brain aneurysm in 1974—Jones’s career continued to thrive.
Jones’ influence wasn’t limited to music. In 1990, he founded Quincy Jones Entertainment, the company behind the popular sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, which launched the career of Will Smith. His media ventures also included the creation of Qwest TV, an on-demand music streaming service, and the magazine Vibe, which celebrated Black music and culture.
Over his career, Jones earned 80 Grammy nominations, winning 28—making him one of the most decorated artists in the award’s history. Tributes poured in following news of his death. Actor Michael Caine, who shared Jones’ birthdate, called him “a wonderful and unique human being.” Music artists such as LL Cool J expressed gratitude, saying, “You were a father and example at a time when I truly needed one. Music would not be music without you.”
Jones is survived by his seven children, leaving behind an indelible legacy that will resonate through generations to come. His life’s work transformed music, television, and culture, proving that there truly was no limit to what Quincy Jones could accomplish.
Singer and rapper Jesse Jagz has called on Nigerians to rethink their approach to religion.
Jagz suggested that African traditional religious gods have become ineffective, attributing this to the excessive alcohol given to them during rituals, which, according to him, has made them obese, diabetic, and unable to aid their worshipers.
Speaking on the ‘Big Talk’ podcast, the rapper also criticized followers of foreign religions for relying solely on prayer and expecting miracles without putting in the necessary effort. He stressed that prayers alone cannot provide essential social services or infrastructure.
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“When you go to a shrine and you see the priest pouring gin on the gods, Google how much a bottle of gin was in slavery. 40 slaves.
“Our gods are drunk on alcohol and meat. They are obese and diabetic.
“They can’t help us do anything. Prayers do not build roads or buy books for children. We have forgotten humanity,” he said.
Renowned Nigerian singer, David Adeleke, known by his stage name Davido, has stated that he receives special treatment globally due to his celebrity status.
The Afrobeats sensation mentioned that he is frequently invited to presidential dinners in nearly every country he visits, with the exception of the United States and the United Kingdom.
In a recent interview with Kiss Fresh London, Davido confidently shared that his fanbase includes influential figures such as the World Bank president, presidents of powerful nations, and other notable personalities.
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“Every country we go to, the President invites us for dinner except London [United Kingdom] and the United States of America.
“It’s beautiful to see. I mean, leaving my country, Nigeria, and people welcoming me like the president in other countries, shows how well Nigeria is doing around the world in terms of music and cultural impacts,” he said.
Davido has expressed that he feels most respected in Africa, which is why he cherishes his African tours more than those in Europe and America, even though the latter bring him greater financial rewards.
He shared that his Jamaican collaborator, YG Marley, was astonished by the immense admiration from fans when he visited Nigeria for the video shoot of their joint hit, ‘Awuke.’
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