In October 2025, Nigerian reality TV star and influencer Anita Natacha Akide, popularly known as Tacha, made history after achieving two Guinness World Records in one day.
The media personality set records for the most individual cosmetic makeovers in eight hours with 82 completed looks, and the most individual cosmetic makeovers in 24 hours with 145 total transformations. The record-breaking event took place in Lagos, where Tacha worked tirelessly behind a glass wall as fans and onlookers watched her live.
After Guinness World Records confirmed her titles, Tacha celebrated the moment on Instagram. She dedicated the achievement to African women around the world, writing that she did it “for every African woman who dares to dream big.” She expressed pride in representing Nigerian creativity and resilience on a global stage.
In a statement to Guinness World Records, reflecting on her journey, Tacha spoke about her passion and what inspired her. She said, “The idea of daring to be different drove me. Makeup has always been my safe space – it’s how I express myself. From childhood, I was fascinated by beauty and colours. I’d play around with mascara, eyeliners, and lip glosses even when my mum didn’t approve. She’d throw my products away, and I’d save up to buy them again. That pattern taught me persistence to keep fighting for what I love.”
She continued, “This record was born from that same spirit, resilience, and courage to stand out. I wanted to show that Nigerian women can achieve anything they put their minds to, that creativity is powerful, and that African women deserve global recognition.”
Tacha also spoke about the challenges she faced during the attempt. “We faced a nine-hour storm that disrupted everything. The rain poured so heavily that our screens and branding fell apart. On top of that, we experienced multiple power outages, but I refused to stop. My team turned on their phone flashlights, and I kept doing makeovers in the dark.”
When Guinness finally confirmed her achievement, Tacha said, “I screamed, cried, hugged my sister and assistants – we were all overwhelmed. It felt like the whole of Nigeria was celebrating with me.”
Tacha’s historic win stands as a moment of pride for Nigerian creativity and African women everywhere, showing that persistence and passion can break any barrier.
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