According to Access24, Nigerian chess advocate Tunde Onakoya has begun a 58-hour chess marathon in New York, drawing encouragement from Nigerians and public figures.
The report specifically mentions singer Adekunle Gold among those cheering Onakoya as the endurance challenge gets underway.
Validation: Access24 reports the start of the marathon and identifies Adekunle Gold among those publicly supporting the effort.
Echotitbits take: Onakoya’s chess projects have repeatedly linked sport with youth development and social impact. The challenge therefore carries interest beyond the board itself, particularly among Nigerians following his international advocacy work.
Source: Premium Times — https://www.premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/naija-fashion/788917-tunde-onakoyas-70-hour-chess-marathon-underway-in-new-york-photos.html, 16 September 2026
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