feats to exceptional intellectual prowess, Nigerians have consistently pushed beyond the boundaries of exceptional human achievement, earning their rightful place in the prestigious Guinness World Records.

Many Nigerian youths are known for daring the odds and taking risks that may or may not pay off. They are courageous pacesetters who embark on stunning projects that appear ordinarily impossible. These remarkable Nigerians who have etched their names in the annals of history with record-breaking achievements that inspire and captivate the world.

The Guinness Book of Records is a reference book that contains human and natural world records.

It was first published in 1955 by the Guinness Brewery in Ireland and has since become one of the world’s most well-known and frequently read reference books.

Individuals or groups must submit proof to the Guinness World Records team and go through a verification process to qualify for a world record listing.

Since Hilda Baci achieved recognition in the Guinness Book of World Records for the longest cooking time, there has been a surge in Nigerians showcasing their cooking skills.

Age: 10

Record: fiction novel

At just 10 years old, Hephzibah Akinwale captivated the literary world with her extraordinary storytelling talent. Her debut novel, ‘Chronicles of the Time Keepers: Whisked Away,’ set a new world record for the longest fiction novel written by a child in 2023. Published on September 21, 2023, when Hephzibah Akinwale was only 10, the book boasts an impressive 58,000 words — surpassing the previous record of 44,000 words. Born on January 1, 2012, in Cambridge, England, Hephzibah discovered her passion for writing at just eight years old. She is leading a project titled ‘No Approval Needed,’ a collection designed to empower young girls through illustrations of ethnic minority characters accompanied by motivational quotes.

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