A Nigerian man, Tonye Solomon, has set Guinness World Records after he climbed 150 steps to the top of a towering 250-foot radio mast while balancing a football on his head, News About Nigeria gathered.
This remarkable height was announced with a video on the Guinness World Records official X account on Wednesday.
After Tonye Solomon walked 60 km (37 mi) with a football on his head from Amassoma to Yenagoa in Bayelsa State, many of his compatriots doubted the authenticity of his story.
To prove them wrong, Tonye decided to set a new Guinness World Record for the most steps climbed on a ladder while balancing a football on the head.
Tonye’s achievement took place last month, before a sizable crowd, including Fish Jombo, a radio presenter who was amazed at the record attempt.
After conquering the challenging climb, the footage shared by Guinness World Records showed Tonye throwing the football down while celebrating with a fist pump.
Commenting on his achievement, Tonye shared his motivation for setting the unique record. He stated, “I was astonished because it’s never been done by anyone before.”
He also mentioned that he aimed to inspire others to achieve greatness through his actions.
Meanwhile, the Nigerian Civil Defense Bayelsa State Command played a part in Tonye’s record attempt by allowing him to use their facility for the challenge.
Tonye is affiliated with the Chukwuebuka Freestyle Academy, an organization led by Chukwuebuka Ezugha.
The academy has been instrumental in producing talented individuals who have achieved Guinness World Records titles in various football-related skills.
Some of the remarkable records achieved by members of the academy include:
1. Fastest time to 1000 football touches while balancing a ball on the head: 7 minutes and 46 seconds, achieved by Kid Eche.
2. Most consecutive football touches in one minute while balancing a football on the head: 133 touches, achieved by Kid Eche.
3. Most knee transfers of a football spun on the finger in one minute: 31 transfers, achieved by Confidence Kipo.
4. Most consecutive passes of a football between the head and soles (team of two): 252 passes, achieved by Chukwuebuka Ezugha and Victor Richard Kipo.
5. Most football ‘around the world’ tricks with arms linked (team of two): 71 tricks, achieved by Victor Richard Kipo and Vincent Okezie.
6. Most transfers of footballs spun on the finger in 30 seconds (team of two): 9 transfers, achieved by Victor Richard Kipo and Vincent Okezie.
7. Most consecutive passes of a football between the head and soles while balancing on the back of a person: 129 passes, achieved by Chukwuebuka Ezugha, Victor Richard Kipo, and Vincent Okezie.
