If there is one thing we learned this May, it is that leadership is about having the courage to step onto the board; even when your opponent is a world record holder.
During our ManUp celebration at the Anthony Campus, we didn’t just listen to stories of resilience; we lived them. A group of six of our fellow students stepped up for a friendly but intense game of chess against none other than Tunde Onakoya.
Watching our peers face a visionary leader was a masterclass in excellence and expression. It wasn’t just about the moves they made on the board; it was about the confidence in their moves and the strategic maturity they showed under pressure. They proved that when students are given a platform, they don’t just participate, they get to lead.
This moment reminded us all that the power of a student’s voice isn’t just found in a speech, but also in the quiet discipline of a chess match and the boldness to challenge greatness. Whether in the class, on the pitch or across a chessboard, we are finding our voices and defining what it means to be the leaders of tomorrow.
