Ghanaian media personality, Afua Asantewaa O. Aduonum has completed her second attempt to set a Guinness World Record (GWR) for the longest singing marathon by an individual, clocking an impressive 121 hours and 39 minutes.
The marathon, held at Heroes’ Park in Kumasi’s Baba Yara Stadium, began in the early hours of December 21, 2024, and concluded on December 25, 2024.
The 34-year-old performer sang over 200 Ghanaian songs across gospel, highlife, afrobeat, and hiplife genres, showcasing not only her stamina but also her pride in Ghanaian culture.
Following the event, Afua Asantewaa expressed her joy and fulfillment, saying, “I feel truly accomplished, especially knowing I succeeded in promoting Ghanaian music.”
She extended gratitude to her dedicated team, which included Gladys Osei Owiredu (manager), Kofi Owusu Aduonum (husband and Head of PR), Fredrick Fosu, Kelvin Abban (Creatives), and Isaac Amponsah (Operations).
This attempt follows a previous effort in 2023, during which she sang for 126 hours but did not qualify to break the standing record of 105 hours held by India’s Sunil Waghmare. Undeterred by that outcome, she remains optimistic about the validation of this latest performance.
Path to Verification
In the coming days, Afua Asantewaa and her team will submit evidence of her performance to the Guinness World Records for review. The organization will assess the documentation to confirm if her attempt meets the criteria for the record.
Sponsors and Support
The event received extensive support from sponsors, including Ike’s Café & Grill, Nasco Electronics, Anointed Engineering Services, Ike City Group, Zoomlion, Perla Natural Water, National Sports Authority (Kumasi), National Ambulance Service (Ashanti Region), 5 Star Energy Drink, Ghana Gas, Dzata Cement, Angel Group, Kofikrom Pharmacy, Aqua Tabs, Spot Stroke Fast Foundation, and Jollof King, Kumasi.
Afua Asantewaa’s remarkable feat has not only captured the attention of the public but also highlighted the vibrancy of Ghanaian music and culture on the global stage.
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