"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" 🎉
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.
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!!!
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
@@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.
"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
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.
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😊
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 . 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
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 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).
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..
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💯💯💯💯💯💯💯👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
"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.
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!
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 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
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 👌👍😍🥰
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
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 like what he said, "School prepares you to solve a problem". And i add to that, that School is an institution where you find, make use and develop your gifts & talent. It might not always be an institution where you were a uniform, but an institution that promotes effective education.
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.
Have faith in those ideas that you have, one day the spotlight will shine on you. Thank you so much, sir. You are a blessing to your world. Greater grace for greater impact in Jesus name.
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.
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.
T.O. Thanks for not leaving your identity. Thanks for showing the world the positivity of a Nigerian. We are together in this, One day i will be here to speak about how i wanted to be able to be a professional speaker educating the people, orientating the people and inspiring them for greatness. Strangers won't build Africa for us, we can only build it ourselves. Kudos to the school that took chess as a subject. ❤❤❤❤
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 ❤
The amount of grit it takes to rise above the circumstances you grew up in. Give this man his flowers 💐
He is king
💐💐💐🌷🌷🌻
💐💐💐
Yoh🥺❤️
"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😅😅
His speech is damn clean, eloquent as good as his chess dexterity. Keep soaring high
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.
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!!!
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
"A pawn can transition into a Queen, as it becomes powerful"
Congratulations Tunde! 👏
Who is here after his Guinness World Record? 🖐️✅
Same here😂
Didn't know he did a Tedtalk
🙌
@@otacheisaiah9610Me too 😂
Me👍
Here 😂
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
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
Yes you're right
@davidoluwadare2787 what are you saying? Someone who is emotional.
"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
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
There are decades where nothing happens but there are weeks where decades happen! Keep putting in the work 🙌
Powerful oratory and storytelling skills. Respect brother ✌🏽
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.
Smart guy. Didn't know him until his Guinness world record attempt. He's truly fascinating. A true area boy ❤❤❤
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😊
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 . 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
❤❤❤
Nigeriansss in the room. I love to see my people thrive !!!
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 😭
Above it all, it's how u blend Yoruba cap attire with cooperate outfit. Proud of you bro
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).
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..
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!
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 talk will get a million views very soon. ❤... Apt and impactful🎉
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 completely agree with you, brother.
"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
Can you teach a 52 years old lady how to play chess.
The King of Ikorodu!❤
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 have not heard a man speak so well. May God bless you in every good work and expand your territory, in Jesus' name.
I like how he said he was an Olodo and every Olodo is so special these people just don’t see the star arising.
Very humble person, May God continue to bless you and your organization
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!
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 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
His story is lovely, and his experience growing up is exceptional, that’s a big bonus to life.
It is possible to do great things from a small place❤.
So inspiring!!
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 create impact when I'm able to find an intersection between my privilege and another person's oppression
This guy's story reminds me of the movie, Queen of Katwe.
Honestly. Same here
Absolutely 🎊
Every single time
Same here
Yea,same here
Love what this man is doing. 💯
Me too😊
Hmmm “potential is nothing if it’s not realized” thanks for this ❤❤❤❤
His storytelling skills are really good.
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
You’re not yet great until you Inspire and make other people great ….Congratulations to him🎉
TH-cam 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 😂😅
Wow, just wow. Sending the utmost of respect to you and your children that you mentor. All the way from BK NY
This is truly amazing!
You give hope. Thank you Tunde Onakoya
I teared up... May we have the patience to build our dreams.
My guy... Big up Tunde nwanne 🇳🇬✅
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! 🏆
He went to yintab private Academy,which I currently attend 🤭❤
"At intersection of privilege with oppression, is where opportunity is" ... Wow!✊🏾
Very humble person person, May God continue to bless you and your organization
God bless you, Tunde. You are the inspiration our world needs.
Such an inspiring man
Thank you Tunde, you story is an inspiration, it is indeed possible to do great things from a small place,Keep building capacity.
words on marble!!! Massive speech from a Grand master. Thank You!!!
He has this humility in him which displays his charisma ❤ Glad we have your type in Nigeria
I like what he said, "School prepares you to solve a problem".
And i add to that, that School is an institution where you find, make use and develop your gifts & talent.
It might not always be an institution where you were a uniform, but an institution that promotes effective education.
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.
Have faith in those ideas that you have, one day the spotlight will shine on you.
Thank you so much, sir. You are a blessing to your world. Greater grace for greater impact in Jesus name.
Tunde you are our Champion. May you be continually celebrated.🎉🎉
I almost shed tears, I'm highly inspired by his words. He's a living legend 💯 ❤.
Wasn't planning on watching the whole thing but I did. Absolutely lovely!
"It is possible to do great things from a small place".
Thank you Tunde.
This talk is excellent on many levels. Compelling narrative. Very well done, Tunde! More success to you!
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.
Africa will rise.
I didn't know he had Ted talk... Thank you TH-cam.
You can do great things from small place.
Great work Tunde, for making the world a better place
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.
😭😭😭😭
My heart is poured out. Sleep dissapeared. Vigour, reinvigourated.
I'd die, paying it forward😭
Kudos to Coach Tunde🎉
All-in-all, use your gift to help the less-privileged grow intellectually
Now that's how you change the world ❤
I cried watching...who else did?
I did.. So inspiring
TUNDE ONAKOYA is nothing short of an inspiration
T.O.
Thanks for not leaving your identity.
Thanks for showing the world the positivity of a Nigerian.
We are together in this, One day i will be here to speak about how i wanted to be able to be a professional speaker educating the people, orientating the people and inspiring them for greatness.
Strangers won't build Africa for us, we can only build it ourselves.
Kudos to the school that took chess as a subject.
❤❤❤❤
🎉🎉👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽over a 1000 children...Never stop Tunde.You're awesome.A true inspiration❤
Tunde inspires me to change my life
Good communication skill from Tunde, you deserve your flowers
Congratulations 🎉 Mr. Tunde Onakoya. Thank you for shining the spotlight and being a pace setter for young Africans like me.
Thank you!
I basically learnt to nurture my ideas in-depth and think outside of myself for others.(Impact)
Wow! I'm blown away by this speech. God bless Tunde Onakoya.
Thank you Tunde OD, you're such a blessing ❤
Everything he said here was onpoint and highly impactful;and I really love the pawn-queen analogy at the end for that is the truth of life.
This is also a prove that the Nigerian Educational sector needs a restructure to accommodate new learning resources
wow...Tunde you touched something deep in me...Thank you for your service dedication towards creating meaningful impact in your sphere of influence
My goodness.
Had goosebumps listening to this.
Potential is nothing if it's not realised. Inspiring story, Weldone Tunde
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. 💖
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 ❤
One of the passionate speech i have ever heard. Everything about it is passion.
I just stopped to check, but I got real value and inspired.
Thank you Sir for this Great work..We will do more from africa & for africa.
I love that quote he cited from STEVE JOBS (founder of Apple Company )
Bro, I feel you, I respect you, and I say the best is yet to come