Renowned chess master and founder of Chess in Slums Africa, Tunde Onakoya, has revealed his ambition to become a man of both affluence and influence.
Speaking in a recent interview, Tunde Onakoya explained that while he is passionate about his philanthropic work and contributions as a chess coach, he does not want to be defined by charity alone.
“I don’t just want to be known for charity or as a chess coach,” he said.
Tunde Onakoya went on to express his desire for greater economic and social power: “I also want to be a billionaire with power.”
Onakoya has gained international acclaim for using chess to empower children in underserved communities, but he now aims to expand his impact through wealth and leadership.
His words …
“I want to be a billionaire. And I mean that. I’ve always been afraid to say that. I just don’t want to be known as just the chess in slums guy. The charity guy. I want to make a lot of money. And I also want to have a lot of power. And with that power comes new responsibility. And my responsibility and duty will always be to the children.”
"I want to be a billionaire and I mean that…"
– Tunde Onakoya pic.twitter.com/S8aj70CCTE
— @𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗷𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗯𝗼𝘆 (@OneJoblessBoy) June 18, 2025
Check out reactions that followed …
@BlackUriel01 said: “He would use chess move to become what he wants to be.”
@bozzmanofficial wrote: “Things are now making sense. What a politician! 😹🙌🏼”
@omo_ola_eluku remarked: “You deserve it bruv, May eledumare be with you 🙏🙏🙏”
@ObasedwardD1st wrote: “B like them don give thing guy powder deal since him don go visit the powder lord. This guy na typical yoruba guy.”
