Guinness World Record Holder
For over two decades, the School of Eloquence has stood at the forefront of public speaking education, leadership communication, and voice development in Nigeria and across Africa.
Founded in 2006 by Ubong Essien, CSP — West Africa’s Only Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) — the School of Eloquence was built on a simple but powerful belief:
That voice matters.
That communication matters.
That people, leaders, institutions, and nations rise or fall largely on the quality of their expression.
For 20 years, the School has trained executives, entrepreneurs, government officials, media personalities, professionals, emerging leaders, students, and everyday individuals to overcome fear, communicate with clarity, and speak with power.
Today, that journey has entered a historic new chapter.
Official Guinness World Record Holder
On May 12, 2026, Guinness World Records officially confirmed the School of Eloquence, Nigeria, as the new Guinness World Record holder for the:
“Longest Speech Marathon by a Team”
The historic attempt, titled:
“20 Days of Eloquence – Nigeria Speaks to the World”
ran continuously for:
480 HOURS
from April 1 to April 21, 2026, in Lagos, Nigeria.
This monumental achievement surpassed the previous world record held in New Zealand and established a new global benchmark in endurance speaking, communication discipline, and coordinated public speaking execution.
But beyond the record itself, this achievement represented something far deeper.
It became a global statement that disciplined voice still matters.
That ideas still matter.
That communication remains one of humanity’s most powerful tools for leadership, influence, and transformation.