Nigerians in New York could not contain their excitement as their comaptriot, Tunde Onakoya, did the unthinkable. The Nigerian chess master dared to break the world record of 56 consecutive hours of chess matches. He did that and even more during his attempt that traversed three days. Eko Hot Blog reports that it was a … Read more
Nigerians were ecstatic on Saturday morning as Tunde Onakoya did the unthinkable. The Nigerian chess master dared to break the world record of 56 consecutive hours of chess matches. He did that and even more during his attempt that traversed three days. Eko Hot Blog reports that Nigerian chess master Tunde Onakoya has completed an … Read more
Tunde Onakoya is known for his “Chess in Slums” organisation. The organisation takes homeless kids out of slums and turns them to chess champions. Onakoya is aiming to raise $1 million for chess education for children globally. Eko Hot Blog reports that Tunde Onakoya, the founder of Chess in Slums, a nongovernmental organisation that supports … Read more
Nigerian chess master Tunde Onakoya plans to break the Guinness World Record for the longest chess marathon. Onakoya aims to inspire underprivileged children across Africa through his feat. The current record stands at 56 hours, 9 minutes, and 37 seconds. Eko Hot Blog reports that Nigerian chess master, Tunde Onakoya, aims to set a new … Read more
18-years-old Adeoye Fawaz, Winner of ‘Chess in Slums Competition’ in this interview narrates to Neusroom Yusuf Omotayo how he came to live in the slum under Oshodi Bridge. He talks about his life, family and how he eventually emerged winner of a chess competition organised in the slum that changed his life. Early life Fawaz … Read more