Bolade Oghenevbayenrhe Bezi aka gamer Verde, just power-leveled from esports athlete to mental health warrior, clocking a record-breaking 57-hour gaming marathon of God of War: Ragnarök to punch up the often-ignored fight against depression and anxiety. This wasn’t flex for clicks, it was strategy, strength, and purpose all the way.
This wasn’t just inspired or brave. It was precise. The event took place at Benin City’s Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium media centre, where Verde shattered a previous record of 24 hours, 25 minutes set in Germany in 2017. While her actual gameplay totaled 49 hours, the full session including rest breaks spanned 57 hours, 10 minutes, and 5 seconds. Guinness, we see you.
A clinical physiologist by training, Bezi knew this wasn’t simply about beating time, it was about holding space for invisible struggles. She mined her own love for gaming built over decades of couch co-op sessions and console hand-me-downs to send a message: healing can be played, socialized, and streamed.
Her support team. Edo State Esports and sports commission leaders stood by her, making this record not just a headline, but a collective win for Nigeria’s emerging esports culture. And while video game marathons sometimes come with health warnings, this one came with heart.
Bolade Bezi turned a joystick into a megaphone. One breath, one click, one record at a time.
