- A Nigerian man identified as Tonye Solomon sets a new record for the individual with the most steps climbed on a ladder while balancing a football on the head.
- The man took 150 steps simultaneously without looking down.
A Nigerian man identified as Tonye Solomon sets a new world record for the individual with the most steps climbed on a ladder while balancing a football on his head.
The commendable feat was recently announced by Guinness World Records via their official X (formerly Twitter) account.
A video that captured the moment the man performed the daring challenge was also attached.
Solomon gradually ascended the ladder with a football on his head and didn’t look down.
Announcing the record, GWR wrote:
“New record: Most steps climbed on a ladder while balancing a football on the head – 150 by Tonye Solomon (Nigeria) ️⚽️
Don’t look down 👀.”
See the post below:
New record: Most steps climbed on a ladder while balancing a football on the head – 150 by Tonye Solomon (Nigeria) ️⚽️
Don't look down 👀 pic.twitter.com/yeZAXe1CxH
— Guinness World Records (@GWR) September 13, 2023
As Nigerians continue to strive to smash records, a Nigerian man with the name, John Obot also got approved by Guinness World Records to embark on a 145-hour reading marathon.
Armed with an unwavering passion for literature and an insatiable thirst for knowledge, Obot embarked on this extraordinary journey to celebrate the power of books and ignite a newfound love for reading across Nigeria and beyond.
His project, which is currently located at the Watbridge Hotel and Suites in Uyo, has captured the interest and support of a devoted following of local communities and book enthusiasts.
Obot took his place in front of a spotless white backdrop in a well-lit room after receiving formal authorisation from the Guinness World Records office.
He started his arduous trek to leave his stamp on history after being given a microphone to attentively record every word said.
The length of reading and the variety of books Obot has set out to conquer are what distinguish this record-breaking endeavour.
Presently, the Guinness World Record for continuous reading is held by Rysbai Isakov from Kyrgyzstan, he achieved the remarkable feat by reading for 124 hours in 2022.
The news has however garnered a lot of reaction from online users and viewers.