History Made in Lagos: Shehu Bamidele Sets Guinness World Record at Poolfest Naija 2025
Lagos, Nigeria | September 7, 2025 — Lagos witnessed history at the weekend as Shehu Bamidele set a new Guinness World Record in 8-ball pool during the Poolfest Naija 2025 event at the Silverbird Galleria.
Powered by Globus Bank and organized by Poolfest Naija, the five-day marathon drew large crowds who watched Bamidele display extraordinary focus and endurance. He played pool continuously for 112 hours, surpassing the previous record of 111 hours.
“Shehu was relentless and determined. He embodied the spirit of the event, and his focus never wavered,” said Folajimi Abegunde, Project Coordinator for Poolfest Naija.
The atmosphere at the Galleria was electric as fans, supporters, and casual onlookers rallied behind Bamidele’s effort. The achievement, widely hailed as a cultural milestone, is expected to inspire greater recognition of Nigeria’s place on the global sports-entertainment stage.
Reflecting on his success, Bamidele said:
“This achievement is proof that Nigeria can command global attention through entertainment and recreation. I’m deeply grateful to the organizers, Globus Bank, and all the sponsors who made this possible.”
With his feat officially recorded, Shehu Bamidele has etched his name into history, putting Lagos and Nigeria firmly on the Guinness World Records map.
