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Onakoya Returns to Hero's Welcome After Guinness Record Break

Boluwatife Adedokun

Tunde Onakoya, the founder of Chess-in-Slums, Africa, returned to Nigeria to a jubilant reception after setting a new world record for the longest chess marathon at 60 hours. 

His achievement, surpassing the previous record of 56 hours and 9 minutes, was celebrated with singing and dancing at the airport. 

Onakoya aimed to raise funds and awareness for providing educational opportunities to underprivileged children across Africa. 

His remarkable feat has not only made headlines but also inspired admiration, with a Lagos senator hailing him as an inspiration to youths

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