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  • 7 Guinness World Records That Nigerians Would Have No Problem Breaking

    Hilda Baci just broke the world record for the longest cooking marathon. 

    But there are some other things that Nigerians are so good at, that they need no motivation to break records in them.

    Hailing you like their life depends on it

    Nigerians have perfected the art of hailing. You could be struggling to buy bread and beans so you don’t die, someone will still see you and still say, “My Oga, after you na you”. 

    Arguing in traffic 

    One minute you’re driving quietly, and the next two people are shouting “Do you know who I am” on the road. 

    Fighting other countries online

    The sky might be falling, but immediately a Ghanaian says our Jollof is shit, the whole federation comes together to fight for our honour. 

    Giving unsolicited advice

     

    The average Nigerian will advise anyone and everyone. The annoying thing is that the advice is almost always unnecessary.

    Sleep

    A Nigerian will never pass up an opportunity to rest. The only reason you’re not sleeping right now is because you love Zikoko articles. 

    Insults that make you reconsider your self-worth

    This dude called me “bombastic element” in Primary two and I felt it in my bones. It’s the Nigerian way. 

    Partying

    Owambe wayyy! From throwing a party to celebrate a milestone to throwing another party to celebrate the success of the last party, we are definitely the kings and queens of enjoyment.

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  • Meet The First Nigerian Man To Complete A Marathon In Antarctica
    At a point in life, people tend to aspire to greater things and leave positive marks in the sands of time. In doing this, they will never be forgotten in history.

    42 year old Omotayo Okunsanya has become the first Nigerian man to complete a marathon race across Antarctica.

    Inspired by some Nigerian women like Tee Morgan, who had earlier accomplished the feat and set the record, Omotayo endured running under very erratic temperature conditions , mud gravel and sleet in Antarctica.

    At 40, he had risen through the ranks, obtained an MBA degree from Harvard, became a certified Financial Analyst and also a Managing Director at Jefferies, an American investment bank.

    Taking a step back, he decided to give back to society and running for charity was the medium he chose to achieve his dream.

    He has raised over $20,000 from the 10 marathons he has run. Some of the charity organizations  include Red Cross, The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Shoes 4 Africa and the VICTA.

    Raising awareness for children in need is the main focus of his charity runs.

    He aspires to run across all seven continents of the world and his next stop is Kilimanjaro.

    This is an inspiration to become the best one can in life and also consider the ones that are not as opportuned as we may be.