List of Nigerian Women Who Broke World Records

Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti

Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti, a women’s rights activist, was the first Nigerian woman to drive a car and the first African woman to receive a driver’s license. She was also a leading figure in Nigeria’s struggle for independence.

Chioma Ajunwa-Opara

Chioma Ajunwa-Opara, a former Nigerian track and field athlete, became the first African woman to win an Olympic gold medal in a field event when she won the long jump at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta.

Blessing Okagbare

Blessing Okagbare, a Nigerian track and field athlete, holds the women’s 100m Commonwealth Games record and the African record for the women’s 200m race. She has won multiple medals at major international competitions.

Seun Adigun, Akuoma Omeoga, and Ngozi Onwumere.

Seun Adigun, Akuoma Omeoga, and Ngozi Onwumere, the Nigerian women’s bobsled team, became the first African team to qualify for the Winter Olympics in 2018. They broke barriers and inspired a generation of African athletes.

Kafayat Oluwatoyin Shafau-Ameh

Kafayat Oluwatoyin Shafau-Ameh, popularly known as Kaffy, is a Nigerian dancer, choreographer, and fitness instructor who holds the Guinness World Record for the “Longest Dance Party” at 52 hours and 3 minutes.

Folorunso Alakija

Folorunso Alakija, a Nigerian billionaire and philanthropist, became the first female Chancellor of a public university in Nigeria when she was appointed Chancellor of Osun State University in 2016.