A Nigerian photographer, Saidu Abdulrahman has officially begun an attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the most self-portrait photographs, popularly known as selfies, taken within three minutes.
Screenshots shared from the official Guinness World Records platform show that the application is currently marked as “Pending Evidence,” meaning supporting materials submitted for the attempt are still under review by Guinness officials.
The category, titled “Most self-portrait photographs (selfies) taken in three minutes,” was created on May 11, 2026, according to details displayed on the Guinness World Records website.
Current Record Held By Akshay Kumar
The current holder of the record is Akshay Kumar.
According to Guinness World Records, the Bollywood actor achieved 184 selfies in three minutes during an event held in Mumbai, India, in February 2023. The achievement surpassed the previous record of 168 selfies set in 2018.
Online search results and Guinness listings also continue to recognize Kumar as the official holder of the category.
Guinness Review Process Still Ongoing
The Nigerian applicant’s attempt has not yet received official confirmation from Guinness World Records.
Under Guinness procedures, participants must submit multiple forms of evidence before a record can be verified. These usually include unedited video footage, witness statements, timing records, and other supporting documentation.
The current “Pending Evidence” status indicates that Guinness officials are either awaiting additional materials or reviewing the submitted evidence before making a final decision.
Rising Interest In Guinness Record Attempts
If approved, the achievement could place Nigeria among countries recognized in the globally celebrated selfie record category.
In recent years, Nigerians have shown growing interest in Guinness World Record challenges across different fields including cooking, sports, entertainment, endurance contests, and photography.
Several attempts have attracted widespread attention on social media, where supporters often rally behind contestants and celebrate national representation on the global stage.
Analysts say such record attempts help promote creativity, talent, and national pride while also increasing international visibility for participants.
Digital Culture Driving Selfie Popularity
Experts in photography and digital media say the popularity of selfie-related records reflects the growing influence of smartphones, online culture, and social media engagement worldwide.
They note that advancements in mobile photography and digital sharing platforms have made self-portrait photography more accessible and competitive than ever before.
As attention remains focused on the pending application, many supporters are now awaiting official confirmation from Guinness World Records on whether the Nigerian contender successfully surpassed the existing record.
