Tunde Onakoya
Nigeriachess masterMaleb. 19949.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Tunde Onakoya is a renowned Nigerian chess champion and educator, celebrated for his philanthropic efforts in using chess as a tool for empowerment among underprivileged children. His dedication to nurturing young talent in chess has led him to adopt two brothers, Jamiu and Ayomide, who he met in the slums of Lagos. Onakoya's impact extends beyond the chessboard, as he actively supports the education and personal growth of the children he mentors.
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Tunde Onakoya, founder of Chess in Slums Africa, has partnered with others to launch a ₦250 million scholarship fund aimed at helping corps members and recent graduates acquire in-demand technology skills.
Apply for Tunde Onakoya's 250m Scholarship & Free LaptopNigeria· 2026-07-24
Tunde Onakoya is a Nigerian chess champion and founder of Chess in Slums Africa, focused on youth empowerment.
No Politics, Only Youth EmpoweNigeria· 2025-06-11
Nigerian chess master Tunde Onakoya has received a brand new Nord A9 SUV from indigenous automaker, Nord Motion, after a friendly match with the firm’s CEO, Oluwatobi Ajayi.
NORD motors gifts Tunde Onakoya new SUV, extends ambassadorial roleNigeria· 2025-05-08
Tunde Onakoya officially broke the Guinness record for the longest chess marathon by playing an incredible 64 hours.
Онакоја и Мартинез со нов Гинисов рекорд
North Macedonia· 2025-05-06
Tunde Onakoya is a Nigerian chess player who set a Guinness World Record for the longest chess marathon.
Шахісти Онакойя та Мартінес вписали свої імена в Книгу рекордів Гіннеса: відомі деталі| Шахи
Ukraine· 2025-04-22
Tunde Onakoya is a Nigerian chess master who reclaimed the world record for the longest chess marathon.
Tunde Onakoya reclaims world record in 64-hour chess marathonNigeria· 2025-04-20
Tunde Onakoya has shared an emotional story of two brothers he adopted after their mother died and how one of them has now become a chess champion in the United States.
'I kept my promise,' chess master Onakoya celebrates adopted son’s US big winNigeria· 2025-04-08
