Doing great things from a small place. | Tunde Onakoya | TEDxNileUniversityofNigeria
This Tedx talks about how actions and steps young people see as "little" can make a difference in the lives of people and society. Tunde Onakoya is a Nigerian National Chess Master and coach. He founded Chess in Slums Africa in 2017. This non-profit organization utilizes the game of chess as a tool for social intervention-a bridge between disadvantaged kids and their ambitions, a framework to give children in impoverished communities access to tuition-free education, learning resources, and mentorship opportunities. Slowly and steadily, the project is rewriting a new narrative and building an inclusive future for every African child. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx
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Who is here after his Guinness World Record? 🖐️✅
@otacheisaiah9610
23 күн бұрын
Same here😂 Didn't know he did a Tedtalk
@tioluwani6928
23 күн бұрын
🙌
@ILearnOnYoutube
23 күн бұрын
@@otacheisaiah9610Me too 😂
@wisdomkojo6718
23 күн бұрын
Me👍
@knowlytech9706
23 күн бұрын
Here 😂
"There are weeks and decades when nothing happens. And there are weeks when decades happen. When that moment comes, you must be ready for it. Keep building capacity" 🎉
@joyouscharity
21 күн бұрын
Exactly, thank you
@lightugbede1142
20 күн бұрын
Touching. Insightful. Thank you.
@houseof_lucy
18 күн бұрын
Words on marble ❤
@arawonder2
18 күн бұрын
13:25 It is possible to do great things from a small place
@arawonder2
18 күн бұрын
14:07 There are weeks when nothing happens...
Education is not just the certificate that you have, education is the capacity for critical thoughts, independent thoughts and for problem solving.
I’m literally crying. Tunde, May God continue to announce you to the world. I’m proud of you. From an “area girl”
@uprightnesseziukwu8283
22 күн бұрын
😂😂😂😂
@OlaniyiOloyede
12 күн бұрын
@@uprightnesseziukwu8283it’s crazy man, how suddenly everyone de pray for the guy
His speech is damn clean, eloquent as good as his chess dexterity. Keep soaring high
Tunde onakoya should be celebrated more than afrobeats artists that only sells noise, smoking weed and big booty girls! This is the Africa we know, great job Tunde
He was labelled an 'olodo' (dullard) by his promary school teacher. Imagine that! I hope that teacher is still alive today to see what Tunde has become. Tunde is in Guinness book of records. Patrice Evra came to see him in Lagos. The governor of Lagos, Sanwo-Olu hosted him. He was the cynosure of all eyes as he played in New York Times Square. His picture was on the billboard in Times Square. He's travelling round the world ... I doubt if anyone but his patients would have known about his existence if he got that 1mark and became a doctor. Just an Ikorodu boy who learned to play chess. Never despise small beginnings.
Am I the only one who feels he wants to cry while speaking? This is so inspiring 👏🏾
His shaky voice just tells how emotional this makes him feel. Nothing as surreal as living a dream!
@davidoluwadare2787
21 күн бұрын
Nervous. Not within his comfort zone
"A pawn can transition into a Queen, as it becomes powerful" Congratulations Tunde! 👏
I'm honestly speechless. You were born for this Tunde. All II can say is "May I not live on this earth without doing the thing I was born to do"
@OlaniyiOloyede
12 күн бұрын
Una go just de lie Mehnn
@FaruqOlaifa
8 күн бұрын
The major key in life is to use one's gift-most important
There are decades where nothing happens but there are weeks where decades happen! Keep putting in the work 🙌
The amount of grit it takes to rise above the circumstances you grew up in. Give this man his flowers 💐
@esvicvictor3370
29 күн бұрын
He is king
@jacobbabatundefabunmi418
15 күн бұрын
💐💐💐🌷🌷🌻
@RosaliaShiweva
6 сағат бұрын
💐💐💐
"Education is not just the certificate that you have, education is the capacity for critical thoughts, independent thoughts and for problem solving"... God bless Tunde Onakoya
The cleanest speech I have ever heard. Continue to soar higher sir... I remembered some few years ago when you helped some siblings out the slum. You gave them a roof over their head and because they have left school along time , you employed a tutor for them so they can fit in back into their appropriate classes. I shared this story with my kids back then and I still reminded them again . Saying "Do you remember that brother that helped those children , come and see him again ". Thanks so much for all you do for Humanity . 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
@d-linkstravels3894
18 күн бұрын
❤❤❤
KZread algorithm never disappoint 🎉
@ILearnOnYoutube
23 күн бұрын
I swear 😂 It boosted the video at the right time like f*** 😂
@martpeteranimashaun3305
22 күн бұрын
Yes oh
@prospernnadi5027
10 күн бұрын
Even a video of 12 years will resurface and trend suddenly at the right time 😂😅
"Potential is nothing if not realised" Tunde Onakoya
Smart guy. Didn't know him until his Guinness world record attempt. He's truly fascinating. A true area boy ❤❤❤
Sometime in the future, this TED talk will be helpful to give context to someone writing the screenplay for your documentary! I see it.
I wanted to scroll past this video but thank God I didn't. This is powerful speech Tunde. You spoke brilliantly and the last statement you made using analogy will remain with me. I can do Great things from a small place.
I clicked on this video because I am a TED fan, I watch TED a lot. And this time, I'm being recommended a great one. "Potential is nothing, if it is not realised" (Tunde Onakoya).
Powerful oratory and storytelling skills. Respect brother ✌🏽
Nigeriansss in the room. I love to see my people thrive !!!
Your speech was so beautiful, eloquent, powerful, educational, inspiring and impactful ❤. Thank you for healing my soul and broken heart with your story. I am at that “three years-like decade “ where everything appears to cease, no job, no connection, no money to further my education, no clarity and no money. Let me keep building capacity and like a Pawn Queen, my “few weeks in a Decade” will come. Keep doing exploits Tunde😊
1. A pawn can transition to a queen. 2. Build capacity in the dark.
@Comfortdevelopers
22 күн бұрын
a paw can transition to a queen ! this is deep
@emyoji1316
21 күн бұрын
@@Comfortdevelopers Very!
Brother Tunde You are the epitome of African Excellence ❤ Your African American sister from Harlem NYC is very Proud of You💯 You are most Appreciated and Respected for the righteous man You are; who is pure in heart and sincere in uplifting and helping Africa's future generations! Thank you for teaching and mentoring the African Children to achieve their greatest potential💯💯💯💯💯💯💯👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Above it all, it's how u blend Yoruba cap attire with cooperate outfit. Proud of you bro
Your background does not determine what you'll become. Tunde has proved before doubt that you can do great things from a small place . Keep ruling. It's your time. You have build resilience, discipline yourself to be what you are today. May I find purpose and fulfil my destiny . At 29 , oh Tunde, God bless you for the lives you have touched through your NGO chess in slum. I'm emotional 😭
Africa will rise.
This talk will get a million views very soon. ❤... Apt and impactful🎉
What a speech!!! I was really down for the most part of today and i went to church this evening. Usually God would speak to me, comfort me, correct me When i go to church like that. But today was different, i wasn't feeling any better after the service. Cane back home sitting on the chair in my room, having soo much to get done but no life(strength)to get sh*t done. The Holy made me open this app and this is the first video I'm seeing. I feel better now!!!
"Education is not just the certificate that you have it is the capacity for critical thoughts, independent thoughts and problem solving" Word my guy, I want to make impact like you it's been my life dream for a long time. I pray say God wey help you do your own go help me do my own.
I learnt chess by watching too..... Thank you World record breaker
@lilianken6236
22 күн бұрын
Can you teach a 52 years old lady how to play chess.
1 key thing that stood out is that he picked up the rules of playing Chess just by watching yet he was called Olodo. Don't let anyone define who you will be. Thank you @tunde_onakoya.
This guy's story reminds me of the movie, Queen of Katwe.
@sarahbarugu01
24 күн бұрын
Honestly. Same here
@JesusIsKing2677
23 күн бұрын
Absolutely 🎊
@Temiigold
22 күн бұрын
Every single time
@kasalifathia4643
10 күн бұрын
Same here
@uchechiaugusta9022
5 күн бұрын
Yea,same here
The King of Ikorodu!❤
Hmmm “potential is nothing if it’s not realized” thanks for this ❤❤❤❤
He is well articulated ❤❤❤ That’s the same I plan to do for checkers back home in Sierra Leone 🇸🇱 Thanks for leading the way
TUNDE ONAKOYA is nothing short of an inspiration
Wow! I know this is just the beginning. More African kids would be transformed through Chess In Slums Africa. God bless Sir Tunde Onakoya and his entire team for the relentless effort. Africa can be great!
My guy... Big up Tunde nwanne 🇳🇬✅
You’re not yet great until you Inspire and make other people great ….Congratulations to him🎉
I like how he said he was an Olodo and every Olodo is so special these people just don’t see the star arising.
It is possible to do great things from a small place❤. So inspiring!!
Thank you Tunde, you story is an inspiration, it is indeed possible to do great things from a small place,Keep building capacity.
His story is lovely, and his experience growing up is exceptional, that’s a big bonus to life.
His storytelling skills are really good.
Thank you Tunde OD, you're such a blessing ❤
I teared up... May we have the patience to build our dreams.
I bought my chess today
words on marble!!! Massive speech from a Grand master. Thank You!!!
Ahhh, Tunde, I am so inspired by you. I have just shared your story with my Children. GOD bless you more and more. That's why you are a World Record Holder and Champion... More are coming in JESUS Name... Amen
Now that's how you change the world ❤
Congratulations The Dreamer boy 🎉🎉🎉
Wow, just wow. Sending the utmost of respect to you and your children that you mentor. All the way from BK NY
God bless you, Tunde. You are the inspiration our world needs.
Delivered intelligently and with simplicity 👍
I have learned something from his speech. Thank you Tunde ❤
"At intersection of privilege with oppression, is where opportunity is" ... Wow!✊🏾
This got me crying 😢 cos it's really relatable 😢😢. May God see us all through especially those going through difficulties without any help. God bless you and your household forever sir🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤❤❤. Your testimony is permanent.
My goodness. Had goosebumps listening to this.
It is possible to do great things from a small place.....all it take is to have faith in that capacity an individual have and getting better at it, and rise above the impossibility and creating meaningful impact. Keep doing your best you've called to do, there's a purpose for every being 👌👍😍🥰
His speeches is astonished
Wasn't planning on watching the whole thing but I did. Absolutely lovely!
Everything is connected. Purpose fulfillment is imperative. Unwaivering faith in ideas that others frown upon is essential. Crossing paths with this video wasn't by coincidence. Positively impact one person, impact the world. Thank you and much success to you Tunde! 🏆
This is very powerful. I can do great things from a small place.
You can do great things from a small indeed 🎉 Take your flowers 🌹🌺🌺🌺🌺
I almost shed tears, I'm highly inspired by his words. He's a living legend 💯 ❤.
I was about to skip this, thank God I didn't. This is amazing, Tunde, I won't stop until that potential/ dream of mine is realized. 💖
Your story is deep and inspiring. Well don brother 👏👏👏
Good communication skill from Tunde, you deserve your flowers
This talk is excellent on many levels. Compelling narrative. Very well done, Tunde! More success to you!
I create impact when I'm able to find an intersection between my privilege and another person's oppression
Tunde you are our Champion. May you be continually celebrated.🎉🎉
wow...Tunde you touched something deep in me...Thank you for your service dedication towards creating meaningful impact in your sphere of influence
He has this humility in him which displays his charisma ❤ Glad we have your type in Nigeria
PROUD N INSPIRING FAITH WITH HOPE RULES SUCCESS
I learnt a whole lot from this ❤❤ Thank you for this talk, Mr. Tunde.
Congratulations Bro. Just knowing him after his Guinness Record.
your words literarilly makes me ask if i am also making impact myself.. you are a gift to Humanity Tunde. God bless you for being a success and impacting in these young children.
Congratulations 🎉 Mr. Tunde Onakoya. Thank you for shining the spotlight and being a pace setter for young Africans like me.
This is so emotional. I’m beyond inspired
Legend indeed….Thanks for the Human capacity Building 🔥✅💯
Tunde😍 great work you’re doing
🎉🎉👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽over a 1000 children...Never stop Tunde.You're awesome.A true inspiration❤
You are inspiring and definitely not an olodo!!! Thank you for showing us that every good dream is achievable!!! Bought a chess board for my boys recently, thanks to you ❤
"It is possible to do great things from a small place". Thank you Tunde.
A great speech 🎤. Thank you ❤
I just stopped to check, but I got real value and inspired.
Great speech Tunde👏
Thank you! I basically learnt to nurture my ideas in-depth and think outside of myself for others.(Impact)
You speak so well, great articulation of words.
I didn't know he had Ted talk... Thank you KZread. You can do great things from small place.
He went to yintab private Academy,which I currently attend 🤭❤
Congratulations sir. Africa is proud to have you.
“Potential is nothing, if it’s not realised.” Tunde OD
I cried watching...who else did?
@amarabenita6657
20 күн бұрын
I did.. So inspiring
Potential is nothing, if it's not realized. 🎉🎉🎉
@Daveiscold
21 күн бұрын
Very true! It can only be accessed in retrospect
Wow! I'm blown away by this speech. God bless Tunde Onakoya.
Thank you Tunde! 🎉