{"id":1675,"date":"2026-10-27T08:31:42","date_gmt":"2026-10-27T08:31:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/27\/nigerian-man-to-attempt-guinness-world-record-in-pedicure-marathon\/"},"modified":"2026-10-27T08:31:42","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T08:31:42","slug":"nigerian-man-to-attempt-guinness-world-record-in-pedicure-marathon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/27\/nigerian-man-to-attempt-guinness-world-record-in-pedicure-marathon\/","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian man to attempt Guinness World Record in pedicure marathon"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A Nigerian pedicurist, Olusanya Samuel, known as Sam Pedicures, is set to attempt a Guinness World Record for the longest pedicure marathon by an individual.\n<\/p>\n<p>The Anatomy graduate from FUOYE, Samuel is scheduled to undertake the 48-hour marathon from October 29 to 31, 2026, at Njay Beauty Spa &amp; Salon, located at Akure, Ondo State.\n<\/p>\n<p>The event, according to a statement released on Tuesday, is aimed at showcasing the potential of Nigeria\u2019s beauty and wellness industry and raising awareness about foot care and hygiene.\n<\/p>\n<p>Samuel, who is the founder of Sam Pedicures, said his background in anatomy had helped shape his understanding of human physiology and foot care.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMy background in anatomy gave me a deeper understanding of human physiology and foot care structure.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBuilding a business alongside my studies showed me that young Nigerians do not have to wait for employment; we can create it through skill mastery,\u201d he said.\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2284295\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.punchng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/27092310\/IMG_9843_1793089390.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"391\" height=\"254\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.punchng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/27092310\/IMG_9843_1793089390-300x195.webp 300w, https:\/\/cdn.punchng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/27092310\/IMG_9843_1793089390-313x203.webp 313w, https:\/\/cdn.punchng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/27092310\/IMG_9843_1793089390-255x166.webp 255w, https:\/\/cdn.punchng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/27092310\/IMG_9843_1793089390-150x97.webp 150w, https:\/\/cdn.punchng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/27092310\/IMG_9843_1793089390-60x39.webp 60w, https:\/\/cdn.punchng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/27092310\/IMG_9843_1793089390.webp 391w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 391px) 100vw, 391px\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Samuel said his entrepreneurial journey began in his second year at university, when he started learning manicure and pedicure techniques. <\/p>\n<div class=\"read-also\">\n<header>Related News<\/header>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Over more than five years of practice, the venture grew from a side enterprise into Sam Pedicures, a brand focused on foot hygiene and professional foot care.\n<\/p>\n<p>The record attempt is also intended to encourage young Nigerians to develop practical skills and explore entrepreneurship alongside formal education.\n<\/p>\n<p>Organisers said the event would feature live entertainment, a red-carpet experience, food, drinks and free pedicure sessions for attendees.\n<\/p>\n<p>Samuel completed his primary and secondary education in Ondo State before studying Anatomy at FUOYE.\n<\/p>\n<p>He is the son of Olusanya Adeleke, from Epe, Lagos State, and Adubi Mercy, from Akunu Akoko, Ondo State.\n<\/p>\n<p>The proposed marathon comes as Samuel seeks to use his professional skills and the international attention associated with a Guinness World Records attempt to promote Nigeria\u2019s personal care industry.<\/p>\n<p>Source: <\/p>\n<div class=\"nSourse\">Punch Newspapers &#8211; Latest News<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A Nigerian pedicurist, Olusanya Samuel, known as Sam Pedicures, is set to attempt a Guinness World Record for the longest pedicure marathon by an individual. 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