Building Futures Together: Julius Berger Sponsors 30 Children Through CISA
Chess in Slums Africa [CISA] is thrilled to announce a transformative partnership with Julius Berger, a leading engineering company renowned for its expertise in construction, design, and infrastructure development across public and private sectors. Through their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, Julius Berger has committed to supporting children from underserved communities, aligning perfectly with our […]
Miden Champions 35 Young Chess Ambassadors Through Scholarships
We are excited to announce our collaboration with Miden, a global leader in financial technology, whose dedication to community development perfectly aligns with Chess in Slums Africa’s mission to nurture talent and unlock potential in underserved youth. Through its Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives, Miden is dedicated to supporting community development projects that promote education and […]
Chess in Slums Africa Partners with Digital Fortress Institute [DFI]
Empowering Youth Through Chess and Digital Skills At Chess in Slums Africa, we believe in the transformative power of chess, not just as a game, but as a gateway to broader opportunities. That’s why we’re thrilled to announce our new partnership with Digital Fortress Institute (DFI), a leading ICT talent development organization in Nigeria. About […]
Unlocking Potential: Chess in Slums Africa champions foundational learning with #BorntoLearn
By Tunde Onakoya, founder of Chess in Slums Africa My name is Tunde Onakoya. I am a professional chess player and a national master of chess. I’m also the convener of Chess in Slums Africa, a non-profit organization that uses the game of chess as a framework to give children skills who do not have access to […]
Tunde Onakoya Breaks The World Record For The Longest Chess Marathon!
We did it! It’s official! 64 hours of non-stop chess, breaking boundaries, and amplifying the voices of children across Africa. We’re thrilled to announce that Tunde Onakoya and Shawn Martinez have set a new world record for the longest chess marathon, shattering the previous record of 61 hours, 3 minutes, and 34 seconds held by […]
Ubuntu-The Stories Matter: MABEL JOHN
Magnificent Mabel, as she is fondly called, is an unrelenting, spirited chess player from Majidun, Ikorodu, Lagos. Mabel became a part of the Chess in Slums Africa community in 2020. At the time, she was a bright-eyed child with limited access to formal education. Today, Mabel stands as a beacon of hope and resilience, embodying […]
Ubuntu-The Stories Matter: MARY ZIRA
“Mary has declared that she’s the first person from her village to meet Davido in person, and everyone else has only just seen him on TV. It’s been 3 days now and we still haven’t heard the last of it” – Tunde_OD Michika Local Government, Adamawa is a long way from the United Nations Headquarters, […]
Ubuntu-The Stories Matter: IVIE URIETO
“Chess is more than just a game to me, it’s a vision of greatness. I see a future filled with endless possibilities, and I believe in the power of chess to shape destinies.” – Ivie Ten-year-old Ivie Urieto dreams of becoming a software engineer and a Chess Grandmaster, and she is clawing her way there, […]
The Chess Master with a Mission: Tunde Onakoya’s Guinness World Record Re-Attempt
The Chess Master with a Mission: Tunde Onakoya’s Guinness World Record Re-Attempt As Tunde Onakoya, the convener of Chess in Slums Africa (CISA) takes on another Guinness World Record attempt for the longest chess marathon, the world watches on, with bated breath. But this attempt is not for fame or personal fulfilment; rather, for a […]
UBUNTU – THE STORIES MATTER: JAMIU NINILOWO BOLUWATIFE
JAMIU NINILOWO BOLUWATIFE “Standing here in America, I can’t help but reflect on the journey that brought me here. From Lagos, Nigeria, to competing in Athens, Georgia, this experience is beyond anything I ever imagined.” – Jamiu Ninilowo Sharing a tiny room in the slums of Lagos with his now-late mother and younger brother, often […]