Popular chess master Tunde Onakoya has expressed his ambition to become a man of both wealth and influence.
While widely celebrated for his impact through chess, Onakoya stated that he aspires to achieve more, saying he doesn’t want to be known solely for his chess accomplishments but also as a billionaire making a broader difference.
The founder and convener of Chess in Slums Africa, Tunde Onakoya, shared this aspiration during a recent interview, where he spoke about his broader goals beyond the chessboard.
Tunde Onakoya emphasized that he doesn’t want to be remembered solely for his charitable efforts or his role as a chess coach. He expressed a desire to be recognized for achieving greater impact and success across multiple fields.
He revealed his ambition to become not just influential, but also immensely wealthy, stating his desire to wield power for a greater purpose.
In his words:
“I want to be a billionaire. And I mean that. I’ve always been afraid to say that. I just don’t want to be known as just the Chess in Slums guy. The charity guy. I want to make a lot of money. And I also want to have a lot of power. And with that power comes new responsibility. And my responsibility
