Nigerians are smart and ingenious people so little surprise that we have quite a handful of them on the World record list in different endeavors. The Guinness World Records has had Nigeria on its pages a few times. Firstly, Nigeria got into the Book of World Records for having the biggest football jersey in the world. Then, 300,000 students from the 600 public secondary schools in Lagos brushed their teeth simultaneously at different locations to defeat India which had set the previous tooth-brushing record and put Nigeria on the map.
While we have another Nigerian chef in Hilda Baci brewing to break the Guinness World Records for the longest cooking time we will be sharing with you 10 other Nigerians who are Guinness World Record holders and their amazing records.
The Guinness World Record is the world’s most trusted when it comes to the ultimate record-breaking facts and achievements. This book is published yearly and lists world records which include human achievements and the extreme of the natural world.
1. Stephen Keshi
Late Stephen Keshi is the previous mentor of the Nigerian Super Eagles and furthermore, a previous global Nigerian footballer who captained the Nigerian Super Eagles in the mid-90s. Stephen Keshi broke the Guinness World Record when he developed as the most youthful individual to win the Africa Cup of Nations as a player and as a mentor. Stephen Keshi was the captain of the Super Eagles when he won the Africa Cup of Nations competition as a player in 1994. Additionally, Stephen Keshi was the lead coach of the Super Eagles that won the Africa Cup of Nations title in Johannesburg, South Africa in February 2013. He broke the Guinness World Records in 2013 preceding his demise.
2. Kaffy
Kafayat Oluwatoyin Shafau prominently known by her stage name Kaffy is a Nigerian artist, choreographer, move teacher, and wellness mentor. She is additionally the author and proprietor of Imagneto Dance Company. Kaffy whose genuine name is Kafayat Shafu is another Nigerian who has broken the Guinness World Records. Kaffy is certainly one of the most well-known artists in Nigeria and known as the sovereign of geography. She is one of the famous faces on this rundown as she has proceeded to make an accomplishment as an artist. Kaffy nearby with her group set the precedent for the longest move at the time which she moved for 52 hours and 3 minutes ceaselessly in 2006. Kaffy has been viewed as the best artist in Africa. She is likewise viewed as the sovereign of break move, the sovereign of geography, and the sovereign of a wide range of move moves. He broke the Guinness World Record in 2006
3. Adetunwase Adenle
Adetunwase Adenle is another exceptional Nigerian on this rundown because not at all like every other person he has four unique records. Adetunwase Adenle who is a homeroom instructor and craftsman holds the record in various classifications. He holds the record of the greatest artwork that has been painted by the biggest number of individuals and this artistic creation is as large as a football field. It measures about 63.5 meters and 49.3 meters and it was painted by 350 volunteers and this artwork speaks to the guide of Nigeria. He additionally holds the record for the greatest football pullover on the planet and has 300,000 understudies from 600 state-funded schools in Lagos whom he prepares to brush their teeth all the while at various areas. He broke the Guinness World Record in December 2018.
4. Tuedon Morgan
Tuedon Morgan is an expert competitor. Various Nigerians on this rundown have exceeded expectations and made records in sports. Tuedon Morgan holds the record for the quickest and ideal opportunity to run a half-long distance race on every landmass and the North Pole. The record slipped by 62 days, 12 hours, 58 minutes, and 49 seconds and we Nigerians are glad for her astonishing records. She broke the Guinness World Record in 2015.
5. Haruna Abdulazeez
