Embark on a heartwarming journey with Tunde Onakoya, a visionary transforming lives in Makoko, Nigeria's largest floating slum. In this episode, we delve into Tunde's personal odyssey from a child in Ikorodu to the founder of Chess in Slums, an initiative using chess as a tool to break the cycle of poverty and ignite the minds of children.

Discover the power of chess as an equalizer, a bridge between worlds, and a beacon of hope for those with limited opportunities. Tunde's story is not just about teaching chess but about teaching life's most crucial lessons: potential, decision-making, and consequence. Each move on the chessboard mirrors the infinite possibilities life offers, and Tunde's dedication to guiding children to see beyond their immediate environment is both inspiring and transformative.

Tune in as Sakina and Tunde explore the profound impact of chess on cognition, the life-changing potential it holds for underprivileged youth, and the lessons learned from the resilience and purity of children's spirits. This isn't just a game; it's a revolution of the mind and spirit.

Connect with Tunde Onakoya:

Instagram - @tunde_onakoya, @chessinslums

X - @Tunde_OD, @chessinslums

(00:00 ) Chess is the great equalizer because it brings people together.

(04:19 ) You grew up in a slum community in Lagos and discovered chess.

(12:27 ) There's a general misconception about chess that it's only for highly cerebral people.

(18:33 ) When you lose your queen, you lose the game.

(20:40 ) You speak passionately about empowering children through the power of chess...

(27:17 ) It is important for us to expand children's horizons.

(28:41 ) Tunde quit his job to focus solely on Chess in Slums projects.

(32:02 ) Every move you make on the chessboard has its own consequence.

(38:06 ) Children are like messages that we are sending to a time that we will not see.

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