𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐈 𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐧 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐛𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 — 𝐃𝐫 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐠𝐨

Peak performance coach and leadership consultant, Oluwashogo Oyeniyi, popularly known as Dr Shogo, says he pursued a Guinness World Record for the most people creating vision boards simultaneously to reshape global perceptions about Nigeria and Africa.

Dr Shogo explained that the initiative was designed not only to set a new record but also to challenge long-held stereotypes by proving that Africans consistently translate ideas into meaningful achievements.

He hosted the attempt on November 1, bringing participants together physically and virtually to create vision boards at the same time. The physical event held at The Podium in Lekki, Lagos, with the theme, “Dream It. Plan It. Live It.”

According to the Guinness World Records website, 445 people participated.

Oyeniyi said the project aimed to deepen understanding of how vision boards support personal growth, collective progress and long-term goal setting.

He noted that his drive came from a conviction that Africa—especially Nigeria—has enormous untapped potential and that setting the record was a symbolic way to showcase this globally.

“Setting the record was a way to demonstrate that Africans, Nigerians, are not just dreamers but doers who can turn ideas into tangible results. This was not just about the record; it was a movement to awaken possibility thinking across the continent,” he said.

He added that the category did not exist before his attempt.

“We didn’t just break a record; we created one. It is the first of its kind globally and has become a national inspiration point—a reminder that excellence is still possible from Nigeria.”

Dr Shogo explained that mobilising participants was possible through years of building trust, credibility and an extensive network as a peak performance expert.

“Participants didn’t just show up for an event; they came to be part of a vision that represents growth, faith and collective transformation. It was a blend of digital innovation, emotional intelligence and leadership coordination.”

Oyeniyi said his long-term goal is to help governments, schools and organisations adopt vision creation as a development tool to boost productivity, strengthen planning and drive accelerated growth.

“When individuals and institutions learn to see before they seize, they align actions with purpose. My goal is to help people move from intention to impact, and from vision to visible results,” he said.