- Mr. Macaroni has praised chess master Tunde Onakoya for his transformative work through Chess in Slums Africa, describing his work as commendable and inspiring.
- Mr. Macaroni highlighted Onakoya’s dedication to uplifting underserved children through chess, emphasizing the importance of collective efforts for a better Nigeria.
Nigerian actor and activist Mr. Macaroni has showered praise on chess maestro Tunde Onakoya for his remarkable work through the Chess in Slums Africa initiative, which empowers underprivileged children using the game of chess.
In a recent social media post, Mr. Macaroni described Onakoya’s efforts as “tremendously inspiring” and a shining example of how individuals can contribute to nation-building in unique ways.
His statement comes in the wake of Onakoya’s visit to President Bola Tinubu, where he presented his Guinness World Record certificate for the longest chess marathon, along with a symbolic gold-plated Adire chess set.
Mr. Macaroni wrote:
“The work Tunde Onakoya is doing is not just commendable, it is tremendously inspiring!!! At the end of the day, what we all want is a better Country that we all can be proud of and there are different ways to achieve that. We all must play our part”.
His comments underscore a growing recognition of grassroots movements and youth-led initiatives aimed at creating a positive social impact across Nigeria.
In other news, Afrobeats queen Tiwa Savage has joined the growing chorus of Nigerians feeling the weight of the country’s economic hardship. Despite her status as a global music icon, the singer says she, too, is battling the tough realities of life in present-day Nigeria.
Tiwa, a single mother and one of Nigeria’s most celebrated female artists, made the revelation via her Instagram story. She shared a humorous video from a content creator that joked about visiting different banks to seek loans with a warning not to ask her for financial help.
Adding her own commentary, Tiwa wrote:
“Because even me sef, the economy don show me sege. I’m a single mother abeg. I dey hustle night and day. May God bless us all.”
Her candid post struck a chord with fans, especially single parents, as inflation, rising living costs, and stagnant income continue to bite hard across the country.
Tiwa Savage, known for balancing her career with motherhood, has always been transparent about her journey reminding fans that fame doesn’t equal immunity from life’s struggles.
