Nigerian celebrities in Guinness world records

Not only is this an amazing feat, it also means Nigerians can overcome even when challenges like economic recession arises.

Everybody wants to be in the Guinness Book of World Records even if their greatest accomplishment was buying petrol amidst a long queue at the filing station.

But, only few ever make it there and our very own celebrities are part of those few.

From AY racking in about N182 million at the box office for his "30 Days in Atlanta" movie to DJ Obi deejaying his way into the books, this year has seen two Nigerian celebrities make it into the Guinness Book of World Records for great accomplishments.

And we are so happy! Not only is this an amazing feat, it also means Nigerians can overcome even when challenges like economic recession arises.

Below are four Nigerian celebs that made it into the Guinness Book of World Records

1. Ayo Makun a.k.a  AY

AY Makun’s movie "30 Days in Atlanta" earned him a coveted spot in the Guinness world records.

The 2014 hit comedy raked in about N182 million at the box office earning it the highest-grossing Nollywood movie.

It was officially recognized by the 2017 Guinness World Records as one of the films with the highest domestic gross in the territories of Bollywood, Nollywood and Hollywood.

Note that 30 Days in Atlanta became the first Nollywood movie to be featured in that category.

2. Obi Ajuonuma a.k.a DJ Obi

One of Nigeria’s foremost DJ, DJ Obi broke the Guinness World Record for the Longest DJ Set.

After grueling endless hours of sets, dancing, coverage, support, and social media dissemination, DJ Obi pulled through the mark set by Polish DJ, Norberto Loco’s 200-hour record. At 1:28pm on Saturday, July 2, 2016, Nigeria’s DJ Obi set the new world record for Longest Marathon Club DJing previously set at 200 hours. His new record stands at 229 hours and 58 minutes of straight DJing.

3. Kafayat Shafau Ameh a.k.a Kaffy

In 2006, Kaffy danced her way into the Guinness World Record with her team, Imagneto at the Nokia Silverbird Danceathon and has since become a point of reference in the entertainment industry whenever dance is concerned.

But it only lasted for a while..... Before the mum of two could get her certificate, the record was broken by Unique Events Limited (Ireland) on 29 October 2006 at the Quay Front, Wexford.

4. Chinedu Harrison

Chinedu Harrison, a Cambodia-based footballer set a world record for the Farthest distance walked with a ball balanced on the head.

Harrison covered a distance of over 45. 64km, beginning his journey from Kilometre 46 at the RCCG Redemption Camp and ending it at the National Stadium in Surulere.

The athlete grabbed the title from NaibSubedar Azad Singh, an Indian soldier.

Meanwhile, other Nigerians have achieved one feat or the other too. From Chiddy of Chiddy Bang who nabbed the longest rap free style title to 300,000 students from the 600 public secondary schools in Lagos brushing their teeth simultaneously at different locations and the largest mosquito net built in Nigeria, we sure are doing things.