History was made in Lagos but who’s telling it?
On September 7th, 2025, at Silverbird Galleria, Shehu Bamidele played 8-ball pool for 120 hours straight. Smashing the Guinness World Record and surpassing even his own previous mark. The feat, powered by Poolfest Naija and Globus Bank, kept Lagos buzzing for five unforgettable days.
But unlike the global buzz around Hilda Baci’s cook-a-thon, Shehu’s “superhuman” achievement has barely been spotlighted by Guinness World Records (GWR).
Why the silence? Shouldn’t Nigeria’s record-breakers all be celebrated equally?
This triumph is more than personal. It’s a win for Nigeria, proof that our people can excel in unconventional sports and entertainment on the world stage.
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