Marathon singer Afua Asantewaa has taken a significant step in her quest to secure the Guinness World Record (GWR) for the longest singing marathon by an individual.
She paid a courtesy call on the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, at the Manhyia Palace to seek his prayers and blessings following the completion of her second record attempt at Heroes’ Park, Baba Yara Stadium, in Kumasi.
Afua Asantewaa described the meeting as a momentous way to begin 2025 as she received immense blessings from the revered king on the year’s first Awukudae.
The Asantehene’s endorsement is expected to inspire her journey and motivate her supporters as she works towards making history.
Afua Asantewaa has set an incredible milestone by completing a singing marathon that lasted 121 hours and 39 minutes.
The attempt began at midnight on December 24, 2023, and concluded at midnight on December 29, 2023.
If verified, this feat will break the current Guinness World Record for the longest singing marathon by an individual, held by Sunil Waghmare of India, who sang for 105 hours in March 2012.
Asanteman showed me love ; Otumfuo Osei Tutu II,it’s an honor. pic.twitter.com/QcEUf96yzH
— AFUA ASANTEWAA SINGATHON 🇬🇠(@efiadahemaa) January 1, 2025