Lagos, Nigeria — Reality television star and entrepreneur Natacha Akide, popularly known as Tacha, has successfully concluded her 24-hour Guinness World Record attempt for the highest number of makeovers completed within a single day.
The marathon beauty session ended at 8:30 p.m. on Sunday at the John Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture & Historyin Lagos, the same venue where she began the challenge the previous day.
Despite encountering brief technical issues, including a temporary power outage, Tacha completed 145 makeovers on both male and female models. The participants included popular influencers such as Mitchy, Venita Akpofure, and Wanni and Handi, representing diverse body types and complexions that showcased her range and efficiency as a makeup artist.
The record attempt took place as part of the Tacha Beauty Festival, where each makeover was professionally documented through photographs and runway presentations.
The event drew an impressive lineup of celebrities and public figures, including Alex Unusual, Toke Makinwa, Dabota Lawson, Soma Anyama, Slimcase, Ice Prince, Egungun of Lagos, and Idris Aregbe, Special Adviser on Tourism to the Lagos State Governor.
Tacha, who gained national recognition as a contestant on Big Brother Naija Season 4, now awaits official confirmation from Guinness World Records, which will review her evidence before certifying the result.
Speaking after the event, Tacha said the attempt was inspired by a desire to celebrate creativity, resilience, and the achievements of Nigerian women in the global beauty industry. She described the feat as a testament to hard work, perseverance, and national pride.
