Nigerians continue to shine on the global stage in 2025 with remarkable Guinness World Record achievements and bold new attempts. From cooking the world’s largest pot of jollof rice, to makeover marathon, tree planting, marathon reading sessions, and even continent-hopping travel, these inspiring feats prove that Nigerians are breaking barriers and setting new standards worldwide.
Record Holders (2025)
Kanyeyachukwu Tagbo-Okeke – Largest Art Canvas
At age 15, Tagbo-Okeke painted a 12,304 m² canvas in Abuja (November 2024), surpassing prior records. Officially recognized during World Autism Acceptance Day in April 2025, his piece “Impossibility is a Myth” raised autism awareness and funds for the Zeebah Foundation.
Hilda Baci — Former Longest Cooking Marathon & New Jollof Attempt
- Longest Cooking Marathon (Individual): Set the record at 93 hours 11 minutes in May 2023; later surpassed in November 2023 by Alan Fisher. Still remains a key cultural icon in Nigeria’s GWR journey.
- Upcoming Attempt – Largest Pot of Jollof Rice
- When: September 12, 2025
- Where: Muri Okunola Park, Victoria Island, Lagos.
- Objectives: The attempt features a massive 6 m × 6 m pot (22,619 L volume), using 250 bags of rice (5,278 kg) and 1,583 kg of Gino tomato-based pastes to fill it to 75–80% capacity.
See Details here : moviesvibe.com/hilda-baci-prepares-for-another-world-record-from-cook-a-thon-to-jollof
Michael Odenigbo – Most Trees Planted by an Individual in 24 Hours
- When: June 5–6, 2025 (World Environment Day)
- Where: ESUT campus, Agbani, Enugu State
- Objective: Initially targeted 27,000 Moringa trees; ultimately planted 24,877, exceeding the previous record of 23,060.
- Status: Guinness awaiting evidence for official confirmation.
Naija ReadFest Team – Longest Reading-Aloud Marathon (Team)
- When: Completed September 2025 (18-day reading)
- Details: The team achieved 431 hours, 31 minutes, 25 seconds of continuous reading in Lagos, covering 79 Nigerian-authored books to promote literacy
- Status: Submission pending; Guinness confirmation in progress.
See more Details here: https: moviesvibe.com/nigerians-smash-guinness-world-record-with-431-hour-reading-marathon/
Success Egbekoba – Longest Individual Reading-Aloud Marathon
- When: December 29, 2024 – January 5, 2025
- Where: College of Education, Warri, Delta State
- Goal: Targeted 250 hours, more than double the standing record of 124 hours
Alma Asinobi – Fastest to Visit All Seven Continents
- When: Attempt began March 15, 2025
- Goal: Shortest time to traverse seven continents. She completed her journey in 71 hours, 26 minutes, 25 seconds—missing the 64-hour record—but also attempted to collect signatures on a Nigerian flag as an added GWR target.
- Status: Guinness standards required documenting each continental stop; final status not yet confirmed.
Prince Scott Oritsejemineyin Igbene – Pool Marathon & Most Opponents
- When: July 15–20, 2025
- Where: Lagos (venue TBA)
- Goals:
- Surpass the 111-hour continuous pool-play record by reaching 125 hours.
- Play against 200+ different opponents in one continuous session.
- Status: Preparations underway; attempt pending.
Aiyenuro Joshua – Longest Barbering Marathon
- When: June 10–17, 2025
- Where: Velodrome, Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja
- Goal: Set the record for the longest continuous barbering session. Organized by AFRICSOF and T-Jos Signature as a youth empowerment initiative.
Tacha (Anita Natacha Akide) — Most Cosmetic Makeovers in 24 Hours (One Artist)
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When: October 10–12, 2025 (beauty festival window in Lagos)
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Goal: Surpass 111 makeovers in 24 hours (current record held by Mary Yongai, Sierra Leone)
See Details: moviesvibe.com/tacha-guinness-world-record-attempt-150-makeovers-in-24-hours/
Why These Stories Matter
- Youth Innovation & Creative Advocacy: These attempts span arts, literacy, climate action, and empowerment reflecting a spirited, young Nigeria.
- Social Messaging: Each effort doubles as a campaign for autism awareness, literacy, environmental restoration, travel equity, and skill development.
- Narratives of Determination: Nigerians are demonstrating global ambition, not only seeking records but spotlighting causes and inspiring change.
