Chess Meets Art in New Festival by Tunde Onakoya
Vanessa Obioha A new festival proposed by Chess in Slums Africa founder and Guinness World Record titleholder Tunde Onakoya will bring chess and art together in a celebration of Lagos’s
Tunde Onakoya, the founder of Chess in Slums Africa and a holder of a Guinness World Record, is set to host a unique festival that merges chess and art. The Lagos International Chess Festival will be held on October 10 at Mikano Motors showroom, celebrating the city's vibrant culture. Onakoya, inspired by his global travels and passion for chess, aims to introduce the game to a broader audience.
Chess is not only an intellectual pursuit but also a unifying game, according to Onakoya. He hopes the festival will inspire everyone to partake in this beneficial activity. Scheduled for 2027, the festival will bring together individuals from diverse backgrounds, including artists, medical professionals, and architects. Expected attractions include a chess and art exhibition, a children's large-scale tournament, grandmaster matches, a celebrity chess tournament, a chess and fashion event, and a celebration of Lagos.
The festival's visual identity is deeply rooted in Lagos culture. Its logo blends the Eyo masquerade, a well-known symbol of the city, with the shape of a rook, a key piece in chess. The color scheme aims to reflect the city's vibrant spirit.
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