Nigerian Gamer Takes On 48-Hour Challenge to Battle Depression

Nigerian Gamer Takes On 48-Hour Challenge to Battle Depression

Nigerian gamer Bolade Oghenevbayenrhe Bezi is taking on a powerful challenge—not just with her controller, but with her heart. She’s preparing to play God of War for 48 straight hours, aiming to break a world record. But more importantly, she’s doing it to speak up for people struggling with anxiety and depression.

Known in the gaming world as Verde, Bezi hopes to break the Guinness World Record for the longest hack-and-slash video game marathon. The current record stands at 24 hours and 25 minutes, set by Peer Bresser and Jimmie Smets in 2017 with Diablo III. Bezi plans to beat that by nearly doubling it.

But this attempt is about more than just setting a record. Bezi, a trained physiologist, wants to raise awareness for mental health. She believes video games can help people develop better focus, emotional control, and mental flexibility.

She shared her mission on her X page, saying, “Anecdotal evidence suggests that video games have been shown to impart cognitive benefits to those playing regularly, that is, attention, control, cognitive flexibility, and processing.”

In her own words: “Hello, my name is Bolade Oghenevbayenrhe Bezi. I am a gamer (gamer tag VERDE) and a physiologist. I am attempting a Guinness World Record for the longest video game marathon playing a hack-and-slash game.”

Bezi made it clear that she’s doing this to support people who are silently battling depression and anxiety. “I am doing this in a bid to raise awareness for mental health, especially in relation to depression and anxiety, which are the two prevalent mental disorders,” she added. “In this light, I seek your full support and assistance to make this a huge reality. Thank you.”

Her campaign has started gaining attention online. On her social media page, she posted a digital poster inviting the public to back her record attempt. The design shows her commitment and drive—not just for gaming, but for a cause that touches many lives.

Although Bezi has not yet announced the date or location of the marathon, and it’s unclear if Guinness World Records has approved her attempt, the preparation has begun. She’s focused on building momentum and support.

For Bezi, gaming is more than entertainment. It’s a tool. She sees how video games can help people feel more in control of their lives. She believes that by playing for this long stretch, she can show that gamers can also be fighters—for themselves and for others.

Her story is personal and inspiring. As she gets ready for this demanding feat, she’s not just training her thumbs and mind—she’s also preparing to carry a message to the world: that mental health matters, and that help can come from unexpected places.

As supporters cheer her on, Bezi is ready to prove something powerful. She wants to break limits, not only on a screen but in people’s hearts. Her marathon could be a symbol of resilience—reminding everyone that even in moments of struggle, strength can rise.

This Nigerian gamer is turning a personal passion into a public mission. While many play to escape reality, Bezi is playing to change it.

Whether or not the Guinness title comes, one thing is clear—she’s already winning where it counts. She’s starting conversations, challenging stigma, and inviting everyone to rethink what healing can look like.