Popular internet personality Lekki Street Boy has sparked reactions online after announcing plans to attempt a unique Guinness World Record challenge centered around begging.

In a viral video shared online, the social media personality, who described himself as a “celebrity beggar,” revealed that he intends to beg continuously for 24 hours during a TikTok livestream.

According to him, the attempt is aimed at securing recognition in the Guinness World Records.

Speaking in the video, he said:

“Hi guys, my name is Dayo, popularly known as lekki street boy, a celebrity begger.
I want to announce that I’m the highest bigger in the entire world, so, I want to beg for 24 hours.
I will be starting tomorrow on TikTok live.”

The announcement quickly triggered mixed reactions across social media, with many Nigerians expressing amusement, disbelief, and criticism over the unusual challenge.

Some users questioned whether begging qualifies as a record-worthy category, while others joked about the growing trend of Nigerians attempting unconventional Guinness World Record feats.

The development has also reignited conversations about internet fame, content creation culture, and the lengths many influencers go to gain public attention online.

As of the time of this report, there has been no official confirmation from Guinness World Records regarding the proposed attempt.