Lisha Dachor, a 19-year-old from Plateau state, Nigeria, recently embarked on an extraordinary endeavor: painting over 4,000 nails in just 72 hours. Working with a palette of vibrant colors including blue, pink, and purple, she meticulously adorned hundreds of fingernails at an events center in her hometown.
Her three-day marathon reached its climax on Wednesday, marked by a nail-biting finish. To potentially secure a place in the Guinness World Records (GWR), Dachor aimed to paint 60 fingernails per hour, meticulously following GWR guidelines. She now eagerly awaits GWR’s review after submitting her evidence.
Dachor’s motivation for undertaking this challenge extends beyond personal accomplishment; she seeks to challenge stereotypes surrounding teen mothers, like herself. “I want to give people hope, especially single mothers because many people don’t think we have anything to offer,” she shared with the BBC.
With nearly three years of experience as a nail technician, Dachor also hopes to spotlight women from northern Nigeria through her record attempt. Additionally, she aspires to draw attention to Plateau, her home state, situated at the confluence of Nigeria’s Muslim north and Christian south.
Despite its scenic beauty, Plateau has grappled with longstanding insecurity and conflict among various ethnic and religious groups. Dachor believes that showcasing the positive aspects of Plateau can challenge prevailing negative stereotypes. “People judge the Plateau by the cover. Apart from the ethnic issues we have, Plateau is a beautiful place. I got support from all ethnic groups while I embarked on this attempt,” she emphasized.
