Dolly Children Kids Emerges 1st and 2nd at Tunde Onakoya Chess Summer Tournament

Dolly Children Foundation (DCF) proudly celebrates the success of two of its young beneficiaries, Gideon and Aminat, who secured first and second positions in the Junior Category of the recently concluded Chess in Slums Africa Summer Tournament, hosted by renowned chess master Tunde Onakoya.

The sponsorship of the children was championed by the Board Chairman of DCF, who recognized the potential of introducing chess to underserved children as a tool for critical thinking and empowerment. With this vision, DCF enrolled its students in a 4-week training program, chaperoned by Olubunmi, who even spent her birthday on the road supporting the children’s journey from Magboro to Yaba.

Speaking on the achievement, Adedolapo Osuntuyi, Executive Director of Dolly Children Foundation, expressed immense pride that in just four weeks, children who had never seen a chessboard before rose to become champions. Their victory is a reminder that talent is everywhere, but opportunity is not. At DCF, we are committed to bridging that gap and giving every child the chance to thrive.”

Remarkably, both children had never played chess before joining the program.
Their journey began only four weeks ago, when they were introduced to the game.

The tournament, powered by Chess in Slums Africa, has not only highlighted the transformative power of chess but also demonstrated how education, strategy, and discipline can inspire a new generation of thinkers and leaders.