In the relentless grind of Nigeria’s entrepreneurial jungle, where dreams collide with doubt and hustle is the only currency that counts, few stories ignite like Tacha Akide’s. Born Anita Natacha Akide, in the vibrant chaos of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, this unfiltered force didn’t inherit silver spoons or spotlight connections. She started from absolute zero: a young girl with fire in her belly, turning scraps of ambition into a sprawling empire
Tacha’s hustle is legendary. Not the flashy kind, but the raw, relentless, every-single-day grind that built her Instagram throne even before Big Brother Naija whispered her name. Today, she isn’t just a media mogul and philanthropist. She is the blueprint for turning “nothing” into everything, now capping her ascent with a bold Guinness World Record attempt that is set to redefine beauty and boldness in Africa. From hawking dreams online to headlining a festival backed by Lagos State itself, Tacha’s growth isn’t linear. It’s explosive, unstoppable, and everywhere.
The Zero-Hour Hustle: Port Harcourt Roots to Instagram Queen
Tacha’s origin story is an underdog anthem. No trust fund, no nepotism, just a teenager in Port Harcourt dreaming beyond the oil rigs on her skyline. Raised in a modest family, she hit the ground running early, channeling grit into empire-building before reality TV came knocking.
By her early 20s, Tacha was already a social media savant, turning Instagram into her marketplace. She hustled everything: trendy clothes, human hair extensions, beauty accessories, while winning loyalty through unfiltered vlogs and candid rants. “I was just a girl with a phone and a plan,” she once said, but in truth, it was sweat equity. Long nights packaging orders, viral shoutouts, and authenticity that transformed followers into superfans.
By 2019, when she stormed BBNaija as Symply Tacha, she wasn’t an amateur. She was already a brand. Even after her infamous Day 90 disqualification, she flipped the script. What could have ended others became her rocket fuel. Her followers skyrocketed from 100K to millions overnight, setting the stage for empire expansion.
The Empire Explosion: From Vendor to Global Brand Boss
Post-BBNaija, Tacha proved that resilience and vision fuel reinvention. She evolved into a multi-hyphenate powerhouse: media personality, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and now, a record-breaking force.
- Power Tacha (2023): Her suction-cup wireless power bank became a sold-out lifesaver for hustlers on the move.
- Fashion Line: Edgy, street-savvy, and inspired by her Instagram roots, endorsed by global fitness brand GetFitNg.
- Cool FM Host: Owning the mic with her unfiltered takes and empowerment talks.
- Tacha FC: A football initiative uplifting underdogs, mirroring her own journey.
But Tacha doesn’t just cash in, she gives back. Her philanthropy supports scholarships, women empowerment initiatives, and grassroots opportunities, ensuring no girl repeats her struggle without a lifeline. By 2024, she relocated to the UK, expanding her reach globally while keeping her Nigerian roots alive. With a self-earned garage of a Mercedes C300 and Range Rover, she embodies the mantra she preaches: “Secure your bag, ladies. No 50/50 with anybody.”
The Ultimate Power Move: Guinness World Record & Beauty Festival
If her journey were a movie, the climax is here. From October 10–12, 2025, at the John Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture & History, Lagos, Tacha headlines the Tacha Beauty Festival, a free 3-day mega event featuring workshops, expos, and cultural showcases, tapping into Nigeria’s ₦1 trillion beauty industry.
But the showstopper is her audacious attempt at the Guinness World Record for Most Cosmetic Makeovers in 24 Hours, a staggering 150+ faces in one marathon sprint.
Backed by the Lagos State Government, this isn’t just a record attempt, it is a statement of African creativity. “This is about breaking barriers and proving African talent owns the stage,” Tacha declared.
Fans are already ablaze with hype:
🔥 “From Port Harcourt hustler to Guinness Queen, history is loading!”
🔥 “Tacha’s 150+ makeovers? She’s not human, she’s HISTORY!”
If she succeeds (and with Tacha, odds are guaranteed), this moment cements her not just as a celebrity, but as a global cultural force.
The Hustler’s Crown: Everywhere & Eternal
From zero-capital Instagram flips to global beauty mogul, Tacha Akide is the definition of major hustling. Her story proves success isn’t about luck, it’s about grit, execution, and the refusal to quit.
She wears the hustler’s crown: fearless, unapologetic, and unstoppable. Tacha isn’t just winning, she’s rewriting the playbook for African excellence.
