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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.
Lawyer Emeka Ugwuonye has accused Yul Edochie of neglecting his children with estranged wife May Edochie.
According to Ugwuonye, Yul has instructed the children to seek financial support from their mother, claiming that she earns more than him.
Ugwuonye further asserted that Yul’s recent marriage to Judy constitutes a crime under the Marriage Act. Criticising Yul’s foray into polygamy, Ugwuonye highlighted the actor’s alleged failure to care for his children in the wake of his controversial second marriage.
“Yul is not supporting his children as we speak. He is not at all. Yul told his daughter that their mother is making more money than him now.
“Can you imagine? So now you are going into polygamy and you cannot take care of the children? You want to try polygamy? So please do not compare the two.
“If you have a marriage under the Marriage Act and try to marry a second one, that is a crime,” he said.
Tragedy struck in Onitsha, Anambra State, as a four-storey building being constructed at Dennis Memorial Grammar School (DMGS) collapsed early Wednesday morning, trapping many people.
The collapse, which happened at around 7:15 a.m. on June 12, saw the structure crumble from the top floor into rubble.
Though there were no immediate reports of fatalities, concerns lingered about the fate of those trapped underneath.
The construction, which was nearing completion, had seen a substantial investment of funds before the unfortunate incident occurred.
Chijioke Ojji, Director of Operations at DMGS Centenary, expressed the severity of the situation, highlighting the uncertainty surrounding potential casualties.
Immediate rescue efforts were mobilized to locate and safeguard everyone affected by the incident. Victor Meju, the Anambra State Chairman of the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN), also verified the occurrence of the collapse.
He indicated plans for a thorough forensic investigation to determine the collapse’s cause, preliminarily pointing to human error.
Meju noted that the building materials had undergone inspection and were deemed adequate, but emphasized the need for further investigations to identify the precise failure points.
In the wake of this incident, the community is grappling with the aftermath. State officials, including Deputy Governor Dr. Onyekachukwi Ibezim, and numerous commissioners, along with emergency response teams, have assembled at the site to coordinate efforts and provide assistance.
In a significant crackdown on human trafficking, Ghanaian officials, working in collaboration with the Nigerian High Commission, have rescued 11 teenage girls from the clutches of prostitution.
The girls, lured under false pretences of employment, were swiftly taken into protective custody.
The mastermind behind this heinous operation, identified as Chukwudi Nwachukwu, has been arrested and is currently in custody.
The latest developments were outlined in an official memo signed by lfedayo Moses Adeoye, the Acting High Commissioner of the Nigeria High Commission in Accra, Ghana.”
The victims listed in the memo include: Simi-Joy Ayuba, 16, Mary Noro Ezekiel, Salina Danjuma, 18, Gift Onyinyechi Odurukwe, 15, Divine Chimezie Asouzu, 15, Confidence Chimaka, 18, Miracle Oluebube, 17, Lovelyn Amarachuku, 17, and Happiness Odurukwe, 16. Simi John, 16, and Miracle Okoye, 15.
It reads “We have the honour to report that the Nigeria High Commission, Accra, has taken custody of the eleven (11) trafficked Nigerian girls who were rescued on Thursday, June 6, 2024, at Wiennbba, Central Region, Ghana.
‘’The victims were rescued by officials of the Nigerian diaspora organisation, Ghana Chapter, led by its President, Prince Olayemi Akinwande. The victims, aged between 14 and 18 years, are at present being kept by the High Commission at No. 15, Circular Road, Cantonment, Accra.
“They are healthy and hearty and are currently receiving support, care, counselling, and food provided by the mission.
“We also wish to report that the alleged kingpin of human trafficking who brought the girls to Ghana, Mr. Chukwudi Virginus Nwachukwu, has been arrested. He is being detained at the Ghana Police headquarters in Accra, Ghana,” he added
Adeoye further disclosed that the High Commission had taken custody of the suspect’s passport.
He mentioned that local authorities were conducting a thorough investigation into the matter. Once the investigation concludes, the High Commission will coordinate efforts to reunite the victims with their families in Nigeria.
He said “Investigations revealed that the victims were deceived by the trafficker, who promised them restaurant jobs. It is worth noting that none of the victims have an international passport.
“They claimed they were ferried by boat from mile 2 waterside in Lagos to Porto-Novo, from where they were transported by road to Ghana.”
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