June 14, 2026
A 24-year-old hairstylist, Ikechukwu Damilola, a.k.a “Transformation King,” on Sunday reached 90 hours of his 120-hour Guinness World Record (GWR) hairdressing marathon.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the attempt is being held at the Oto-Awori Local Council Development Area (LCDA) in Ijanikin, Lagos and is being monitored by GWR officials.
Chairman of the LCDA, Mr. Kareem Abiodun, who is a sponsor of the event, said the marathon highlights the importance of youth skills development.
He said that with 30 hours left, Damilola, who started on June 10, remains focused on finishing by Monday.
