CHESS IN SLUMS AFRICA
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Everything you need to know about
@Tunde_OD
World Record attempt📌
#Tunde58hoursofChess
#ChessMarathonForChange
@FIDE_chess
PLEASE READ👇🏾
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60 Hours for those who dare to dream!
60 Hours for the millions of children who have been told to abandon their dreams!
60 Hours because one person decided that there is no future worth dreaming of that does not include them!
It is now
#Tunde60HoursofChess
@Tunde_OD
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Not all heroes wear capes; some wear caps📌
@Tunde_OD
#Tunde58hoursofChess
#ChessMarathonForChange
#TundeOnakoya
@Tunde_OD
@thegiftofchess
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Dear
@Evra
Having you back home with us at Oshodi Under-bridge in 2022 was a true honor. Our children were genuinely in awe that a legend they admired came to visit them, recognizing the potential within them.
Please Read👇🏾
#Tunde58hoursofChess
@Tunde_OD
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WE JUST HIT 50 HOURS🔥🔥🔥!!!
8 HOURS TO GO📌
Keep Streaming! Keep Donating! Keep Sharing!
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#Tunde58hoursofChess
#ChessMarathonForChange
@Tunde_OD
@thegiftofchess
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We reached out, and
@davido
responded!
This reinforces the message we impart to our champions: when you have faith in yourself and pursue your dreams, the universe conspires in your favor!
Thank you,
@davido
❤️
@Tunde_OD
Elemi 9plus!
#Tunde58hoursofChess
#GuinnessWorldRecord
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It has been 2 weeks of teaching these youngsters the game of chess at Mokola Underbridge, Ibadan.
Today is the day to unveil their Royalty for the World to see!
This is DAY 1!
#IbadanChessJourney
#ChessinSlumsAfrica
#Chess
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You”ll Never Walk Alone📌
This is by far one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do, but one thing I know for sure is I will not be alone through all of this 🇳🇬
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23 Hours!🔥
35 Hours to go📌
•Stream • Donate • Share
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#TundeOnakoya
@Tunde_OD
@thegiftofchess
22 Hours!
36 Hours to go
•Stream • Donate • Share
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#TundeOnakoya
@Tunde_OD
@thegiftofchess
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2 Hours📌
7 Games📌
5 Wins📌
2 ongoing📌
Keep soaring
@Tunde_OD
#ChessForChange
#Tunde58hoursofChess
Yaba Center
@Cafeonenig
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We just hit the current world record of 56 Hours!!
2 Hours to go!!
$81,000 raised!
We are live
@HardRock
Keep Streaming! Keep Donating! Keep Sharing!
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#ChessMarathonForChange
@Tunde_OD
@thegiftofchess
We just hit 55 Hours🔥
3 Hours to go!!
$78,000 raised!
We are live
@HardRock
Keep Streaming! Keep Donating! Keep Sharing!
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#Tunde58hoursofChess
#ChessMarathonForChange
@Tunde_OD
@thegiftofchess
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Join us for the final hour countdown with
@Tunde_OD
!
We'll be live at
@HardRock
, our venue partners, alongside our co-host
@Mochievous
, as we cheer on Tunde until the last minute!
Join us in making a difference!
Design
@AmazynArts
#Tunde58hoursofChess
#ChessMarathonForChange
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Abidoshaker moment!
We deeply appreciate your support,
@adekunleGOLD
. We look forward to some chess games between you and our champions🙌🏽
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The power of dreaming and believing📌
@Tunde_OD
is pushing for at least 2 more hours!!!
We must continue to strive for the betterment of the children we seek to empower!
Let’s do this!!!
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#Tunde58hoursofChess
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@Tunde_OD
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Today, we celebrate a resilient Queen who transcended every limitation to attain her goal
Dear Elizabeth, as you celebrate your matriculation today and officially kick-start your journey to attaining a BSc, we will continue to support you every step of the way
Congratulations🎉
Elizabeth was hawking biscuits under oshodi bridge with her Mum when we met her in 2021. They didn't have a place to live but she wanted to go to school so we paid for her exams
Today,she gained admission into Unilag to study Education and history.
I'm not crying I promise😊
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The kids and in-house volunteers at Oshodi Under-bridge got free haircuts courtesy of
@yesboss_cut
It was a beautiful moment to witness the transformation of the boys within minutes ❤️.
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Go Tunde! Go Tunde! Goooooooo!
@Tunde_OD
@thegiftofchess
The children are cheering you on!
#TundeChessMarathon
#Tunde58hoursofChess
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12 hours and we are going strong! 🔥🔥
#ChessMarathonForChange
#tunde58hoursofchess
@Tunde_OD
@thegiftofchess
@FIDE_chess
The 12 hour mark is here!
Tunde is still going strong and unbeaten.
46 hours to go and there will be a new record holder for the longest chess marathon. Keep your support coming. 🙏🏾
#ChessMarathonForChange
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@davido
came through!!!! 🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬
#Tunde58hoursofChess
#ChessMarathonForChange
#TundeOnakoya
@Tunde_OD
@thegiftofchess
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Resuming Classes back at Oshodi Underbridge today❤️.
Time to ready our champions to take on tournaments and bigger platforms while we continue to work relentlessly to secure a better quality of life for them.
#ChessInSlumsAfrica
#OshodiUnderbridgeChessJourney
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To our beloved Naija🇳🇬🇳🇬,
We understand some have faced difficulties using the donation link. Please consider utilizing the following account details for your donations
Your generosity and unwavering support are deeply appreciated
Please help spread the word❤️
#Tunde58hours
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It is officially Day 1!!
@Tunde_OD
Join us at multiple centers across Nigeria in partnership with
@Cafeonenig
Arrival Time ; 4pm, Nigerian Time
Stream;
Lets’s get this trending!!;
#Tunde58hoursofChess
On the 17th of April 2024, I will attempt to break the Guiness World record for the longest Chess marathon in the heart of Times Square New York City for 58 hours without losing a game.
Doing this for the dreams of millions of children across Africa without access to education.
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We also have to recognize the great
@CoachShawnMar
🔥
Thank you for doing this with us!
@Tunde_OD
@thegiftofchess
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Dive into the incredible stories and transformative moments from our community outreaches so far.
It is possible to do great things from small places📌
A THREAD👇🏾
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Dear
@davido
,
We kindly invite you to join us in this historic moment.
@Tunde_OD
is presently undertaking a 58-hour Chess Marathon to break the World Record and raise $1,000,000.
We're counting on all the support we can muster. Please join us! 🙌🏽
16 Hours🔥
The mission is not over!
What if it is too hard?
WE ARE GOING TO PUSH THROUGH!
Time to push through to $30,000! We are currently on $21,000
Tag everyone you know!
#Tunde58hoursofChess
#ChessMarathonForChange
#TundeOnakoya
@Tunde_OD
@thegiftofchess
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We'd also like to highlight our incredible partners
@thegiftofchess
, this collaboration underscores the potential of partnerships among NGOs, demonstrating the greater impact achievable through collective effort
We have been partners for years, and this is Day 1 of many more! ❤️
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Tomorrow📌
On the 17th of April 2024, I will attempt to break the Guiness World record for the longest Chess marathon in the heart of Times Square New York City for 58 hours without losing a game.
Doing this for the dreams of millions of children across Africa without access to education.
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We are Delighted to announce a Long term partnership with
@PiggyBankNG
. They are coming in as one of our major financial sponsors of our annual tournaments and expansion into more impoverished communities. Thank you
@PiggyBankNG
@OdunEweniyi
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2 Hours📌
7 Games📌
5 Wins📌
2 ongoing📌
Keep soaring
@Tunde_OD
#ChessForChange
#Tunde58hoursofChess
Yaba Center
@Cafeonenig
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Fawaz no longer sleeps at Oshodi, he is currently enrolled in a Tech class and he has been awarded Scholarships both for his education and to a Fashion school as he wishes to advance his Tailoring skills.
A bright future awaits you Fawaz and it is yours for the taking 💪🏽.
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Thank You!
Thank You for joining the movement
Thank You for the Retweets
Thank You for constantly sharing the stories of our champions
It takes a village to raise a child, and Chess In Slums, Africa, is a Global Village with the sole aim to Rewrite the Narrative
GENS UNA SUMUS❤️
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The boundless possibilities of the Game of Chess💪🏽.
#ChessInSlumsAfrica
#UnveilingRoyaltyInEveryChild
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40 hours ago,
@Tunde_OD
embarked on the remarkable challenge of playing chess for 58 hours straight!
To many, this must have appeared impossible!
As the clock now stands at 42 hours, we pose a question to you:
Does it still sound impossible?
#Tunde58hoursofChess
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Official Record: 60 CONSECUTIVE HOURS OF CHESS PLAY 📌
#Tunde60hoursofChess
#ChessMarathonforChange
#Chessinslumsafrica
#TundeOnakoya
@Tunde_OD
Design
@AmazynArts
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As part of our chess training program, our instructors set up puzzles to test the tactical thinking of the kids.
Ayomide sacrificed an exchange[rook for knight] for the initiative, getting a windmill in the process! This would later translate to a win💪🏽
WHAT A GAME!!!
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We have the vice-president of the Nigeria Chess Federation
@adeyinkaadewole
running a simultaneous against 10players in support of
@Tunde_OD
chess marathon!
#Tunde58hoursofChess
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Live from the streets of Lagos 🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬 A big thank you to
@walurecapital
for setting this up🙌🏽
Let’s continue to build on this momentum, everyone!
•Stream • Donate • Share
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#Tunde58hoursofChess
#ChessMarathonForChange
#TundeOnakoya
@Tunde_OD
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We are happy to announce that we have successfully reunited Monday Simon with the street name “Junior John” with his family.
He was so excited to see his sister who was accompanied by her husband.
Junior has promised to keep being a good boy as he intends to go back to school.
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Thank you for choosing to be game changers ❤️.The champs looked amazing 💪🏽.
In December 2021,
@Ruffntumblekids
(through the
@Isharecuzicare
foundation) reached out to the boys of the
@Chessinslums
initiative to dress them in premium athleisure pieces for a special showcase that happened on the 27th of February 2022,
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Dear
@MagnusCarlsen
,
@Tunde_OD
is currently attempting the Guinness World Record of 58 hours of continuous chess play to raise $1,000,000 for the education of underserved children across Africa through our work at
@chessinslumsafrica
and
@thegiftofchess
Please read👇🏾
On the 17th of April 2024, I will attempt to break the Guiness World record for the longest Chess marathon in the heart of Times Square New York City for 58 hours without losing a game.
Doing this for the dreams of millions of children across Africa without access to education.
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$7,000 raised already!
Let’s not forget that
@Tunde_OD
is doing this for the dreams of millions of children who deserve a platform!
We deeply appreciate everyone that had been donating, posting, and streaming!
This is only Day 1📌
#ChessMarathonForChange
#Tunde58hoursofChess
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From the hearts of our Majidun community, a message of resilience and support for Tunde Onakoya in his chess marathon journey.
The children are with you
@Tunde_OD
Keep pushing through for them and millions of other children out there🙌🏽
#Tunde58hoursofChess
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@missbusola_ade
@thekashope
Our female champions were dressed to mirror the inspirational and amazing chess player BETH HARMON in the QUEEN'S GAMBIT.
We're intentional with our decision as our girls have so much Royalty to be unveiled❤️.
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For weeks since we resumed back at Oshodi Underbridge to resume chess classes, we haven’t had to worry about cost implications of providing the kids with drinks.
This is all thanks to an amazing individual who donated 100 packs of
@getbigi
drinks at zero cost❤️.
📸
@UncleTamanii
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57 Hours!
1 Hour to go!!
$89,000 raised!
We are live
@HardRock
Keep Streaming! Keep Donating! Keep Sharing!
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#Tunde58hoursofChess
#ChessMarathonForChange
@Tunde_OD
@thegiftofchess
We just hit the current world record of 56 Hours!!
2 Hours to go!!
$81,000 raised!
We are live
@HardRock
Keep Streaming! Keep Donating! Keep Sharing!
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#Tunde58hoursofChess
#ChessMarathonForChange
@Tunde_OD
@thegiftofchess
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In the world of chess, every move counts, but it takes two to engage in a battle of wits.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to
@CoachShawnMar
for stepping up to the challenge and making an indelible impact during the intense 60-hour chess gameplay.
#ChessMarathonForChange
Official Record: 60 CONSECUTIVE HOURS OF CHESS PLAY 📌
#Tunde60hoursofChess
#ChessMarathonforChange
#Chessinslumsafrica
#TundeOnakoya
@Tunde_OD
Design
@AmazynArts
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We appreciate everyone who has offered to accompany us on this journey of doing great things in Becheve.
Please click on the link below to join us as a Mentor, On-Site Volunteer, or Professional in any field that could aid us⤵️
#endgirlchildmarriage
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WE JUST HIT 52 HOURS🔥🔥🔥!!!
6 HOURS TO GO📌
Keep Streaming! Keep Donating! Keep Sharing!
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#Tunde58hoursofChess
#ChessMarathonForChange
@Tunde_OD
@thegiftofchess
WE JUST HIT 50 HOURS🔥🔥🔥!!!
8 HOURS TO GO📌
Keep Streaming! Keep Donating! Keep Sharing!
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#Tunde58hoursofChess
#ChessMarathonForChange
@Tunde_OD
@thegiftofchess
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“Potential is nothing if it is not being realized” -
@Tunde_OD
On the 17th of April 2024, I will attempt to break the Guiness World record for the longest Chess marathon in the heart of Times Square New York City for 58 hours without losing a game.
Doing this for the dreams of millions of children across Africa without access to education.
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WE JUST HIT 54 HOURS🔥🔥🔥!!!
4 HOURS TO GO📌
We are live
@HardRock
Keep Streaming! Keep Donating! Keep Sharing!
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#Tunde58hoursofChess
#ChessMarathonForChange
@Tunde_OD
@thegiftofchess
WE JUST HIT 53 HOURS🔥🔥🔥!!!
5 HOURS TO GO📌
Keep Streaming! Keep Donating! Keep Sharing!
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#Tunde58hoursofChess
#ChessMarathonForChange
@Tunde_OD
@thegiftofchess
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In 2019, we asked our Majidun prodigies to write their dreams and goals.
This is what John Mabel, who was 7 years old at the time, had to say.
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Energy on 100%
Tunde needs us to keep the donations coming!
•Stream • Donate • Share
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#Tunde58hoursofChess
#ChessMarathonForChange
#TundeOnakoya
@Tunde_OD
@thegiftofchess
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We are all Area Boys ❤️.
We even partied with them and danced till 8:30pm right under Oshodi bridge.
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Rewriting the Narrative one chess piece at a time.
WE ARE ALL AREA BOYS 👑
WE ARE ALL GAME CHANGERS💪🏽
CONTACT US;
partnerships
@chessinslumsafrica
.com
scholarships
@chessinslumsafrica
.com
hello
@chessinslumsafrica
.com
🎥
@solphilms
#ChessInSlumsAfrica
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Reintegrating the Oshodi champs into society requires meticulous and intentional steps.
One of such steps was accomplished by enrolling them with the NIMC for their National Identification Numbers (NIN).
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“What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived; it is the difference we make in the lives of others that determines the significance of the life we lead.” - Nelson Mandela
Thank you so much for this honorable recognition, Your Excellency.
#CongratulationsTunde
!
Today, we appointed him as our State Sports Ambassador as Ogun State prepares to host the National Sports Festival in nine months, where chess will be featured. In his honour, we are launching the Ogun State Chess Competition, which Mr. Onakoya will design.
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At the end of the Makoko Chess Journey, we dressed the kids in suits and our girls wore dresses, similar to that worn by Beth Harmon from the movie; The Queen’s Gambit.
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Dear Kings!
What if it is too hard?!
-I am going to push through!
What if it is too tough?!
-I am going to push through
What if you are not good enough?!
-That is not true!
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Be part of the celebration as we welcome our hero
@Tunde_OD
back home today! 🎉
#Tunde60HoursofChess
#ChessForChangeMarathon
#ChessinSlumsAfrica
#TundeOnakoya
Design
@AmazynArts
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@Tunde_OD
It takes a Village to raise a child, we can be that Village!
Join us on this journey of
#UnveilingTheRoyalty
in every child👑
#ChessinSlumsAfrica
#IbadanChessJourney
#EveryChildCounts
#Chess
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It is more than just a chess piece,
It is more than just a chess board,
It is more than just a game,
It is my Life and i am taking back the narrative!
#OshodiChessJourney
#unveilingroyaltyineverychild
#RaisingChampionsFromTheSlum
Pictures by
@chrisonahoff
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#Chess
, with its universal language, serves as a catalyst for change in communities where resources are scarce, but dreams abound.
This is our aligned vision with
@thegiftofchess
, to create a ripple effect, transforming slums into vibrant hubs of intellectual growth.
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39 Hours🔥
19 Hours to Go📌
$42,000 Raised!
Who said it is not possible to do great things from a small place???!
Let’s push to $50,000!
•Stream • Donate • Share
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#Tunde58hoursofChess
#ChessMarathonForChange
#TundeOnakoya
@thegiftofchess
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It was a wonderful moment welcoming our esteemed convener,
@Tunde_OD
, back to the shores of Lagos.
This marks Day 1 of a new journey towards achieving great things from a small place!
We invite you to join us on this journey of making a difference❤️
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Today,
We raise a glass to celebrate the dreamer boy who chose to share his dreams with the World.
We raise a glass to the one who believed in the possibilties of doing great things from a small place🥂.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!
@Tunde_OD
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22 Hours!
36 Hours to go
•Stream • Donate • Share
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#Tunde58hoursofChess
#ChessMarathonForChange
#TundeOnakoya
@Tunde_OD
@thegiftofchess
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The stage is set📌
Are you ready?!
Walk into any of the
@Cafeonenig
centers by 4pm;
Yaba, Lagos - (3rd floor, Ozone E-Center, Sabo)
Ibadan, Oyo - (Palms Shopping Mall)
Owerri, Imo - (Meksky Plaza, Ikenegbu)
Abuja, FCT - (Sterling Bank Plaza, CBD)
#ChessMarathonforChange
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CHESS BEYOND BORDERS 4.0
Two Nations,
Two Worlds ,
Different stories
One game .
The most avoided, the most sought out
The feared, the revered
The broken, the made
Same table, One game.
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INTRODUCING OUR CHAMPIONS FROM THE OSHODI UNDERBRIDGE CHESS TOURNAMENT!!!
Overall Best Female Player ; 13 years old ALAGBALA TOPE, Tope was our only female chess player at the chess tournament, but this doesn’t undermine her win.
A Thread
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We are happy to announce that the Chess In Slums Filà is now available for purchase globally 🌍. Thank you so much for your patience , it is time to do great things together 💪🏽
Link to order;
#ChessForEducation
#ChessInSlumsAfrica
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“A SLUM IS JUST A PLACE" - MAKOKO CHESS DREAM
A slum is just a place, it doesn’t define the people who live there.
This is why we must be relentless in our fight to create an equitable future for these children who have been marginalized for so long.
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17Hours🔥
41 Hours to go📌
We are pushing to $30,000!
We are currently on $21,000
Tag everyone you know!
Stream & Donate;
#Tunde58hoursofChess
#ChessMarathonForChange
#TundeOnakoya
@Tunde_OD
@thegiftofchess
16 Hours🔥
The mission is not over!
What if it is too hard?
WE ARE GOING TO PUSH THROUGH!
Time to push through to $30,000! We are currently on $21,000
Tag everyone you know!
#Tunde58hoursofChess
#ChessMarathonForChange
#TundeOnakoya
@Tunde_OD
@thegiftofchess
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Thank you Chessable!! We are excited about the opportunities that would come of this partnership for our young champions ❤️.
Chessable is proud and happy to announce our partnership with
@chessinslums
from Lagos, Nigeria.
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CHESS IN SLUMS
Our Story so far,
Captured through the lens of BBC NEWS, A Documentary with the founder of
#ChessInSlums
;TUNDE ONAKOYA
WE ARE GRATEFUL FOR THIS AMAZING PLATFORM AND EXCITED ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITIES THIS WOULD CREATE FOR THE MAJIDUN KIDS!!
#MajidunChessJourney
"I grew up in a slum community & learning chess saved me."
In Lagos, the
@chessinslums
is putting the idea that children in poor communities can't be the kings & queens of their own destiny, firmly in to checkmate. 😉♟️
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The boys received a beautiful set of customized beaded bracelets courtesy of
@beadsbymayel
All 50 of them had their names on the bracelets, it was such a beautiful gesture and we really do appreciate that everyone keeps trying to make an impact one way or the other ❤️.
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We took 20 girls from our chess academy in ikorodu to the
#AfricaCreativeMarketFestival
, where they got mentored by leading experts
@IamRozan
and
@funamentals
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Kindly say a good word to our superhero,
@iamainembabazi
, the Chief Operations Officer at Chess in Slums Africa. He was instrumental in coordinating both on the field in New York and with us here in Nigeria.
Thank you, Emmanuel, for your selfless leadership! ❤️
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They’ve faced so many defeats in life, and we are here to make sure they don't remain defeated.
What if it’s too hard?
I’m gonna push thru!
What if it’s too tough?
I’m gonna push thru!
What if you’re too young?
That is not true!
What if you’re not good enough?
That is not true!!
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Dear sir,
@YeleSowore
We deeply appreciate your support and amplification of this historic moment as our esteemed convener,
@Tunde_OD
, undertakes this noble cause for the children we serve and millions across Africa.
Thank you, sir!
#Tunde58hoursofChess
#Chessinslumsafrica
Today in New York City’s
#TimesSquare
with Nigeria’s Chess prodigy Tunde Onakoya
@Tunde_OD
in his quest to break a Guinness World Record for longest chess marathon as well as help African kids with
#GiftofChess
I was with Lookman Afolayan of
@bukanewyork
as he supplied fresh…
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