BBNaija star Anita Natacha Akide, popularly known as Tacha, has cemented her legacy in the beauty industry by setting two new Guinness World Records for the most cosmetic makeovers completed in both eight-hour and 24-hour timeframes. Guinness World Records confirmed the achievement in an official post on X, congratulating Tacha for her remarkable feat.
This historic accomplishment took place during the Tacha Beauty Festival, hosted at the John Randle Centre for Yorùbá Culture & History in Lagos, from October 10 to 12, 2025, where Tacha attempted the record challenge with 150 models.
According to Guinness World Records, Tacha successfully completed 82 makeovers within eight hours and went on to perform 144 makeovers over a 24-hour period. The achievement not only celebrates her skills as a makeup artist but also shines a spotlight on Nigerian creativity and determination.
Tacha, who first rose to national attention as a contestant on Big Brother Naija, took to social media to express heartfelt gratitude to her team, fans, and her late mother. In a moving Instagram post, she credited her success to grace, persistence, and unwavering support, sharing the difficult behind-the-scenes moments and the emotional journey that powered her through sleepless nights and physical exhaustion.
In her statement to Guinness World Records, Tacha emphasized her desire to inspire women, highlighting how the passion and resilience rooted in her childhood fascination with beauty led to this groundbreaking moment.
She described the record as proof that Nigerian women are capable of global achievement, and she encouraged African women to embrace their creative potential. Tacha’s message resonated with supporters across platforms, as she offered words of encouragement for others to remain dedicated and unafraid of criticism.
Her dual record-setting performance stands as a testament to her enduring influence and the dynamic potential of Nigeria’s beauty industry. Share your thoughts on Tacha’s achievement and join the conversation celebrating African excellence.
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