Afrobeat star David Adeleke, known as Davido, has lent his support to celebrated chess master Tunde Onakoya, who is attempting to break the Guinness World Record for the longest chess marathon.
Other notable figures supporting Onakoya include Nigerian singer Adekunle Kosoko, also known as Adekunle Gold; Nigeria’s Consul-General in New York City, Ambassador Peter Egopija; and activist Omoyele Sowore, among others.
Onakoya provided updates on his X account Thursday, sharing, “Game number 100. 87 against my main opponent #CoachShawnMar. 13 against external challengers.
“We’ve completed 31 hours, with 27 to go! That officially puts us past the halfway mark. It seems achievable now. Keep streaming, keep donating.”
The marathon is taking place in New York City’s iconic Times Square, having started at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, April 17, and scheduled to conclude at 8 p.m. on April 19.
Onakoya is aiming to achieve a continuous chess marathon of 58 hours without a single loss.
The current Guinness World Record, held by Hallvard Haug Flatebø and Sjur Ferkingstad of Norway since November 11, 2018, stands at 56 hours, 9 minutes, and 37 seconds.
Watch the video below:
Nigerians in NYC are showing up strong for @Tunde_OD
The moment @davido showed up to support. #ChessMarathonForChange pic.twitter.com/WQ7Q8pFdXc— Ogini Na Afio (@ogininaafio) April 18, 2024
