Nigerian chess player and founder of Chess in Slums Africa, Tunde Onakoya, has been applauded by Nigerians after he shared a video of himself playing chess at the Louvre Museum in Paris while dressed in cultural attire.

The convener of Chess in Slums Africa posted the video on his X, formerly Twitter, handle on Sunday, where he described the moment as a personal milestone.

Tunde wrote, “First Nigerian to play chess at the Louvre." The world’s most prestigious museum. They should probably hang this Agbada in the Louvre as well.

“Filmed and edited by the super talented @AnishSegunFolly. If you are ever in Paris, he’s your go-to person.

“Special thanks to my brother @bayo_roi for styling me and, in truth, making all of this possible. It would have been impossible without him. He’s also your go-to guy for everything whenever you are in Paris.

“And of course, my deeply intellectual brother @AttorneyF_ for making my time in Paris memorable. We created magic together, and I can’t wait to share.

In the clip, the chassis coach was seen in an agbada playing casual chess games at the Louvre Pyramid, one of the most iconic landmarks in Paris.

The post sparked reaction online as some Nigerians praised his appearance, confidence and the way he projected Nigerian culture on an international stage.

An X user, @aproko_doctor, wrote, “I am so proud of you, Tunde.”

Also, @oluoftrades said, “First Nigerian to play chess at the Louvre, that’s huge!” 🔥 Massive congratulations, brother. Proud of you! 🇳🇬♟️

Benintecboy said, “Put us on the world map.”

Meanwhile, some users questioned his claim.

Angol_Saxon said, “I literally have no idea what’s going on here. A Black man is playing chess with himself in front of a museum, and other blacks are congratulating him like he broke a record or did something incredible. I feel like I’m missing something.”

KhalifaJnr_7 wrote, “No disrespect, but why are people congratulating him for playing chess at a public museum? Are you people mad??

Another user, aniboyeJUDO, said, “I don't think I will ever have a reason to play FIFA (which is my favourite game) in a museum, let alone make a video and post it online.”

Reacting, @nkechi_first said, “Can anyone point me to the achievements in this? You played chess by yourself at a museum.” 😳

Onakoya’s latest outing was shortly after he was honoured in Barcelona, Spain, as the first African to receive the Lideramos Youth Award for Social Impact.

Announcing the recognition on X earlier in April, he wrote, “Deeply honoured to be recognised in Barcelona, Spain, as the first African to receive the Lideramos Youth Award for Social Impact.

“I used the moment to share one of my favourite stories of the little hummingbird against the great forest fire."

Born in Ikorodu, Lagos, Onakoya rose from humble beginnings to become a national chess master and a global advocate for social change.

Through Chess in Slums Africa, Onakoya uses the game to empower children from underserved communities through education and mentorship.

He also holds the Guinness World Record for the longest marathon chess game.