Tunde Onakoya
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.
Born on Jan 01, 1994 (32 years old)
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Nigeria:
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.
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Nigeria:
Tunde Onakoya is a Nigerian chess champion and founder of Chess in Slums Africa, focused on youth empowerment.
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Nigeria:
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.
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North Macedonia:
Tunde Onakoya officially broke the Guinness record for the longest chess marathon by playing an incredible 64 hours.
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Ukraine:
Tunde Onakoya is a Nigerian chess player who set a Guinness World Record for the longest chess marathon.
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Nigeria:
Tunde Onakoya is a Nigerian chess master who reclaimed the world record for the longest chess marathon.
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Nigeria:
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.
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