Doing great things from a small place. | Tunde Onakoya | TEDxNileUniversityofNigeria
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- čas přidán 12. 02. 2023
- 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
Who is here after his Guinness World Record? 🖐️✅
Same here😂
Didn't know he did a Tedtalk
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@@otacheisaiah9610Me too 😂
Me👍
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" 🎉
Exactly, thank you
Touching. Insightful. Thank you.
Words on marble ❤
13:25 It is possible to do great things from a small place
14:07 There are weeks when nothing happens...
I’m literally crying. Tunde, May God continue to announce you to the world. I’m proud of you. From an “area girl”
😂😂😂😂
@@uprightnesseziukwu8283it’s crazy man, how suddenly everyone de pray for the guy
Nawa o 😂😂😂
Go straight to the point. That deep vocals dey do you something bah😅😅
The amount of grit it takes to rise above the circumstances you grew up in. Give this man his flowers 💐
He is king
💐💐💐🌷🌷🌻
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Yoh🥺❤️
His speech is damn clean, eloquent as good as his chess dexterity. Keep soaring high
His shaky voice just tells how emotional this makes him feel. Nothing as surreal as living a dream!
Nervous. Not within his comfort zone
@@davidoluwadare2787could be nerves but nun bout not being in his comfort zone; man’s been public speaking for a min now. So either just regular nerves while speaking as everyone usually has or he really was emotional.
@chiemxerxobi it's nerves. I'm a public speaker too
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.
Education is not just the certificate that you have, education is the capacity for critical thoughts, independent thoughts and for problem solving.
"A pawn can transition into a Queen, as it becomes powerful"
Congratulations Tunde! 👏
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
Everybody has their own story to tell, same principles that saw him through is the same ones that sees another through irrespective of the field one finds themselves, thats what a success story is all about
Agreed
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"
Una go just de lie Mehnn
The major key in life is to use one's gift-most important
AMEN! IJN
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 . 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
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"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
"Potential is nothing if not realised" Tunde Onakoya
CZcams algorithm never disappoint 🎉
I swear 😂
It boosted the video at the right time like f*** 😂
Yes oh
Even a video of 12 years will resurface and trend suddenly at the right time 😂😅
Smart guy. Didn't know him until his Guinness world record attempt. He's truly fascinating. A true area boy ❤❤❤
Nigeriansss in the room. I love to see my people thrive !!!
Sometime in the future, this TED talk will be helpful to give context to someone writing the screenplay for your documentary! I see it.
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!!!
Powerful oratory and storytelling skills. Respect brother ✌🏽
1. A pawn can transition to a queen.
2. Build capacity in the dark.
a paw can transition to a queen ! this is deep
@@Comfortdevelopers Very!
There are decades where nothing happens but there are weeks where decades happen! Keep putting in the work 🙌
Above it all, it's how u blend Yoruba cap attire with cooperate outfit. Proud of you bro
Am I the only one who feels he wants to cry while speaking?
This is so inspiring 👏🏾
He definitely is emotional.
@@sinegugucele4878 that's right
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💯💯💯💯💯💯💯👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
This guy's story reminds me of the movie, Queen of Katwe.
Honestly. Same here
Absolutely 🎊
Every single time
Same here
Yea,same here
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 😭
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.
This talk will get a million views very soon. ❤... Apt and impactful🎉
I learnt chess by watching too..... Thank you World record breaker
Can you teach a 52 years old lady how to play chess.
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).
The King of Ikorodu!❤
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😊
"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.
So inspiring..
"At the interception of your own privilege and another person's oppression, you find real opportunities to make a change."
Africa is so blessed, yet so stressed with so many unrealized dreams and untapped potentials. Tunde is indeed one of the few game changers around..
He is well articulated ❤❤❤
That’s the same I plan to do for checkers back home in Sierra Leone 🇸🇱
Thanks for leading the way
I like how he said he was an Olodo and every Olodo is so special these people just don’t see the star arising.
Africa will rise.
My guy... Big up Tunde nwanne 🇳🇬✅
His storytelling skills are really good.
His story is lovely, and his experience growing up is exceptional, that’s a big bonus to life.
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!
It is possible to do great things from a small place❤.
So inspiring!!
I bought my chess today
Potential is nothing, if it's not realized. 🎉🎉🎉
Very true!
It can only be accessed in retrospect
Hmmm “potential is nothing if it’s not realized” thanks for this ❤❤❤❤
You’re not yet great until you Inspire and make other people great ….Congratulations to him🎉
I create impact when I'm able to find an intersection between my privilege and another person's oppression
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
This is called empathy when you go to the root not the stem branch but root. You have proven to us that those who are olodo in maths but guru in playing ludo . Thanks Tunde . And you grew up in slum Ikorodu additional kudos to you 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Now that's how you change the world ❤
Wow, just wow. Sending the utmost of respect to you and your children that you mentor. All the way from BK NY
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 👌👍😍🥰
I teared up... May we have the patience to build our dreams.
God bless you, Tunde. You are the inspiration our world needs.
"At intersection of privilege with oppression, is where opportunity is" ... Wow!✊🏾
He went to yintab private Academy,which I currently attend 🤭❤
This is truly amazing!
You give hope. Thank you Tunde Onakoya
What a powerful man!
Great work Tunde. Great work for your generation
I cried watching...who else did?
I did.. So inspiring
Thank you, Tunde.
Great speech Tunde. Thank You.
Am soo speechless so inspiring.
Such an inspiring man
Thank you Tunde! 🎉
Congratulations sir. Africa is proud to have you.
Great Ted talk. Congratulationsto champion of our times.
“Potential is nothing, if it’s not realised.” Tunde OD
Great inspiration Tunde. Thanks for sharing this
Potential is nothing if it's not realised. Inspiring story, Weldone Tunde
🎉🎉👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽over a 1000 children...Never stop Tunde.You're awesome.A true inspiration❤
Good communication skill from Tunde, you deserve your flowers
Great work Tunde, for making the world a better place
Congratulations 🎉 Mr. Tunde Onakoya. Thank you for shining the spotlight and being a pace setter for young Africans like me.
Congratulations Bro. Just knowing him after his Guinness Record.
I’m literally crying
God bless you ❤
Damn it... Tunde nailed this presentation 🎉.
A great speech 🎤. Thank you ❤
Such an exceptionally brilliant guy.
Congratulations Tunde🎉...we are proud of you.
University of Nigeria, woooooow, this is amazing 😍🤩
Inspiring. Impacting. Insightful.
One of the World’s Most Inspiring Speeches. Thank You T.O
You are amazing Tunde!✨
Inspiring speech. Very touching. Almost had me in tears.
Powerful speech
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! 🏆
I am inspired by you...Tunde
Nice speech Mr Tunde and great impartation towards the young gems
I just stopped to check, but I got real value and inspired.
Legend indeed….Thanks for the Human capacity Building 🔥✅💯
GOD BLESS YOU, brother; and keep YOU BLESSED. ❤
A lot of a day and two day old comment.
Tunde you've been very exception even more inspirational.✨
Tunde you are our Champion. May you be continually celebrated.🎉🎉
I didn't know he had Ted talk... Thank you CZcams.
You can do great things from small place.
Beautiful. ❤ Thank you for sharing .
Best Speech of the century
He has this humility in him which displays his charisma ❤ Glad we have your type in Nigeria
Thank you for your story, very inspiring