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Tacha Launches 24-Hour Guinness World Record Beauty Marathon in Lagos

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Reality TV star and entrepreneur Natacha Akide, popularly called Tacha, has proceeded with her much-awaited 24-hour Guinness World Record (GWR) beauty marathon in Lagos in a daring attempt to break the record for the most makeovers carried out in 24 hours. The marathon kicked off on Saturday at 8:00 p.m. at the John Randle Centre for Yorùbá Culture & History, Lagos, as part of the Tacha Beauty Festival, October 10 to 12, 2025. Her team assures that the marathon has 150 models, and Tacha and her team worked day and night to create makeovers in the 24-hour time window a first-of-its-kind exercise in Nigeria’s beauty space. Before the event began, Tacha gave a heartfelt message to her late mother. A large banner at the venue had inscribed on it: “Every makeover, every smile, every moment today is for you. Your legacy lives through me.” The reality television star was seen kneeling in front of the banner in solemn prayer and reflection before technically starting the record attempt. The marathon was attended by a large number of people, including fans, influencers, and celebrities such as Hilda Baci, Broda Shaggi, Dabota Lawson, Nons Miraj, Liquorose, Somadina Anyama, and Samuel Banks, who all turned out to show support. There was an organized process since models lined up for makeovers, but some individuals had some slight fears regarding meal delays due to the massive turnout. The 24-hour challenge is expected to run through the night and conclude on Sunday, after which all documentation and video evidence will be submitted to Guinness World Records for verification. If confirmed, Tacha’s feat will mark another historic moment for Nigeria in the global record books following the likes of celebrity chef Hilda Baci’s cooking marathon.

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DeeOne Attempts 40-Hour Stand-Up Comedy Guinness World Record in Lagos

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Nigerian comedian and reality TV star Aderombi Adedayo Martin, popularly known as DeeOne, is pushing his limits in a bid to break the Guinness World Record for the longest stand-up comedy performance. After receiving official approval from Guinness World Records in September, DeeOne launched his marathon comedy session at midnight on Thursday, October 2, at a venue in Opebi, Ikeja, Lagos. The performance is being closely monitored with a timer tracking every minute of his 40-hour attempt. Videos from the event show DeeOne on stage with officials supervising the record attempt. If he pulls it off, he’ll join an exclusive group of comedians worldwide who’ve accomplished this demanding feat. The marathon is set to conclude on Saturday, October 4, 2025. The announcement has stirred up plenty of reactions on social media. While some fans are cheering him on with messages of support, others have taken a more skeptical—and humorous—approach to the attempt. “You can do it, go boy,” one supporter encouraged. However, critics haven’t held back: “Comedy that nobody will laugh! It should be a Guinness World Record for 40 hours talking marathon,” one user joked. Another questioned: “No be this same record Walter of Ebonyi break abi dem don repair am.” Some commenters doubted his material could last: “Onye ngbu way no go reach 3 hours, he don’t even have one joke to crack talk more of cracking jokes for 40 hours.” Others were curious about the logistics: “Abeg wetin DeeOne dey do for IG LIVE?”

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Guinness World Records Rejects Nigerian Creator’s Controversial 24-Hour Record Attempt

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Nigerian content creator Ayomiposi Oluwadahunsi, better known as Mandy Kiss, made headlines this week after announcing her plan to break what she believed would be a new Guinness World Record. Her proposed attempt involved trying to achieve the highest number of sexual partners within a 24-hour period. The controversial announcement spread rapidly across social media through a viral flier, revealing the event would take place on October 30, 2025, somewhere in Ikorodu, Lagos State. While the specific location remains undisclosed, the news generated significant buzz online, with reactions ranging from curiosity to outright criticism. However, Mandy Kiss’s ambitious plans hit a major roadblock when Guinness World Records stepped in to clarify their position. The organization took to their official X account (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday with a brief but definitive statement: “This is not a record we monitor.” This official response effectively shut down any legitimacy behind the proposed attempt. Guinness World Records has long-standing policies against recognizing records of a sexual nature, making Mandy Kiss’s announcement nothing more than an attention-grabbing publicity stunt.

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Mandy Kiss Sparks Controversy with Claimed Guinness World Record Sex Challenge

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Nigerian social media personality Ayomiposi Oluwadahunsi, best known by her internet username Mandy Kiss, has caused outrage and interest worldwide after announcing an intention to attempt to break a Guinness World Record (GWR) for the largest number of sexual partners in a day. In an Instagram post on Monday, the self-styled “president of prostitutes” shared a poster bearing the Guinness World Records logo, proclaiming that the challenge would begin on October 30 in Ikorodu, Lagos. The venue was not given. “100 men for 24 hours. I can and I will,” Mandy captioned the photo, declaring her intention to satisfy 100 men within 24 hours. At press time, it was unclear if Guinness World Records had received or approved such a category. In fact, the organisation has historically avoided recognizing sexually explicit feats. This is not the first time that the charge has been made. Lisa Sparxxx, an American adult film star, had, reports in 2004 stated, sex with 919 men during 22 hours at a festival in Poland, though she later clarified that the figure was closer to 150 in 7.5 hours. The charge, however, was never made official by Guinness World Records. Mandy’s confession has ignited Nigerian social media with controversy on the morality, legitimacy, and public health implications of the deed. It is considered by some to be eroding social norms, while others perceive it as another publicity sensation in the age of going viral.    

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Nigerian Chef Hilda Baci Makes History Again: Cooks Record-Breaking 8,780kg of Jollof Rice

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Hilda Baci has done it again! The Nigerian celebrity chef who captured hearts worldwide with her marathon cooking session in 2023 just smashed another Guinness World Record – and this time, it’s all about Nigeria’s beloved jollof rice. On September 12, 2025, at Lagos’s upscale Eko Hotel and Suites on Victoria Island, Baci and food brand Gino cooked up something truly extraordinary: 8,780 kilograms (that’s over 19,000 pounds!) of Nigerian-style jollof rice. Guinness World Records made it official on their X account, confirming this as the largest serving of the West African staple ever made. The event was nothing short of spectacular. A star-studded crowd gathered to witness history in the making, including Nollywood actress Funke Akindele, social media sensation Enioluwa, content creator Tomike, Pastor Idowu, and even Bamidele Abiodun, the First Lady of Ogun State. Together, they watched as what might be the world’s most ambitious pot of jollof rice came to life.

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Celebrity Chef Hilda Baci Calls on Lagosians to Help Prevent Massive Food Waste After Record Cook-a-thon

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After making history with her marathon cooking session, Guinness World Record holder Hilda Baci now faces a delicious problem: what to do with mountains of leftover food that could feed hundreds of people. The celebrity chef has issued an urgent appeal to Lagos residents, asking them to help prevent what could be one of the city’s biggest food waste disasters. Despite her team’s efforts to package and distribute thousands of meals during her record-breaking cook-a-thon, enormous quantities of perfectly good food remain at the venue. “There’s still food, please you guys come and get it. It’s a lot and I can’t waste it,” Hilda pleaded on social media, her concern about food waste clearly evident. She’s opened the doors at Eko Hotel and Suites, inviting anyone with food containers to come and take home free meals. Her determination to ensure no food goes to waste is admirable. “The food is good, so come with your cooler. We still have so much left, even after all the packaging,” she explained. “I won’t leave this place until everybody in Lagos has tasted this food.” The scale of leftover food speaks to just how massive her cooking marathon was, but it’s also sparked an important conversation about food distribution in a city where many go hungry daily. Lagosians quickly responded to her call, though not everyone thought asking people to come to Victoria Island was the best approach. Social media users offered practical suggestions that could reach those who need free meals most. “Take it directly to communities like Mushin, Orile, Mile 12, Ojuelegba, and Ijanikin,” suggested one user named Juliette580, pointing out that many people in these densely populated areas might struggle to get to the upscale hotel venue. Others had similar thoughts. User afromediabyokomile recommended targeting “orphanages and people living on the streets,” while some joked about Hilda bringing portions to mainland areas where transportation to Victoria Island can be challenging and expensive. press9jatv said: “Abeg lagosians should eat the rice ooooo. 🍚 Hilda baci rice 🍚 sweets niii. Who don chop it immortalcrown said: “There’s something I need to understand about this post. Do the pictures show what the public is invited to come and eat? Juliette580 advised: “She should take it to the streets in mushin,orile,mile 12, ojuelegba, ijanikin afromediaby okomile added: “Also orphanages Beggars on the streets Tfare nko? Better to eat in my street ooooo Pele ooooo Rexymania said: “Carry ma come mainland” sprints1 commented: “Simple thing call Naija yeyebrities to leave their buses or cars for their driver and they should drive the food plenty coolers if she sees 30 vehicles with 10 big coolers the food will finish they should take to mainland suburb egbeda mushin paja orile agege ogba somolu shitta the food go finish.” OgbeniOja1 said: “All the ebin pawas and hungry omoluabis should pls take great advantage of this offer ooooo. I’m sure na the major reason for situating it in Lasgidi. The cosmopolitan state. Poverty alleviation that is effective. OgbeniOja1 stated: ”Oshodi. Yaba and Ojuelegba boys will appreciate it. Then all those people seeing shege at ago palace, ejigbo and ikotun down to igando. Hunger deyshaaaa. Then some should be exported to ogun at mowe and Osun state most especially at Irabiji.

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Hilda Baci Test-Runs Giant Pot Ahead of Guinness World Record Jollof Attempt

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Nigerian chef Hilda Baci has conducted a test-run of her massive 6-by-6-meter pot before her Guinness World Record attempt to cook the world’s biggest pot of Nigerian jollof rice. The test-run in Lagos came only weeks before the planned actual attempt from September 12. Videos of the test-run have since gone viral and had people weighing in with much commentary as Nigerians shared their own excitement and reactions on social media.  

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Nigerian Student Breaks Guinness World Record with 50-Meter Sleeve Robe

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Samuel Chinecherem Ezeh, a 27-year-old Nigerian university student, has officially entered the Guinness World Records for creating a robe with the world’s longest sleeves. The Guinness World Records confirmed on their Facebook page that Samuel’s extraordinary creation features sleeves measuring 51.20 meters (167.97 feet) – making them longer than the Statue of Liberty and an Olympic swimming pool. Samuel, who is in his fourth year at Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, balances his academic studies with his passion for fashion design and tailoring. He told Guinness World Records that he plans to take his record-breaking garment on an international tour. “I wish to take it on a tour to display it in different countries and cities to show the world what it looks like,” Samuel explained. According to the record organization, Samuel faced numerous challenges while creating the unusual piece, which makes his achievement even more impressive.

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Nigerian Journalist Livinus Chibuike Victor Sets Sights on Guinness World Record for Longest Interview Marathon

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Nigerian journalist Livinus Chibuike Victor is preparing for an extraordinary feat as he attempts to break the Guinness World Record (GWR) for the Longest Interviewing Marathon. Aiming for 72 hours and 30 seconds of continuous interviews, the event is scheduled to take place from April 17 to April 20, 2026, at Harrow Park Golf Club in Abuja. Victor describes the challenge as more than just an endurance test but a mission of resilience and purpose. “This challenge is about pushing beyond limits, proving that perseverance and purpose can break barriers. Journalism is more than a profession to me it’s a mission. This attempt is about demonstrating the power of resilience, the strength of the human mind, and the importance of meaningful conversations,” he stated. Months of intense preparation including endurance training, meditation, and strategic interview planning have helped condition his body and mind for the demanding three-day marathon. With a relentless commitment to the challenge, Victor hopes to redefine the boundaries of journalism and endurance while making history.

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