A 400-level student of the University of Ilorin, identified as Qudus Owoyemi, from the Department of Statistics, has been confirmed by Guinness World Records as the new Guinness World Records Title Holder for the fastest time to complete five skin fade haircuts.
A statement on the official Guinness World Records website reads;
“The fastest time to complete five skin fade haircuts is 14 min 56 sec, and was achieved by Owoyemi Qudus Adebayo (Nigeria), in Ilorin, Nigeria, on 24 January 2024.
The previous record was 18 min 57 sec.“
It will be recalled that Owoyemi’s event took place on January 25, 2024, at the Students’ Union Building of the University of Ilorin. Among the attendees were Dr. Mohammed Garba, the Sub-Dean of Student Affairs, and Mr. Joseph Ologundudu, the Students’ Union President.
Owoyemi, a University scholar with an impressive CGPA of 4.87, performed the feat to the cheers of a captivated audience when the remarkable achievement was accomplished in just 14 minutes, 56 seconds, and 83 milliseconds, surpassing the previous record of 18 minutes and 57 seconds.
In his reaction, the Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof. Wahab Egbewole, SAN, lauded Owoyemi’s remarkable achievement adding that the University was very proud of his feat.
Egbewole encouraged other students to pursue their passions while assuring that the university’s management would continue to support innovation and lofty ideals that would elevate the institution’s reputation.