Afua Asantewaa Submits Sing-a-thon Attempt Evidence to GWR

Journalist Afua Asantewaa Aduonum has submitted her longest singing marathon attempt evidence to the Guinness World Records (GWR).

After completing her second attempt which took place at the Heroes Park in Kumasi on December 26, 2024, she has submitted her evidence for review and score.

She made this known to the King of the Asante Kingdom, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, on January 1, 2025, when she together with her husband and some team members joined the Awukudae Festival celebration at the Manhyia Palace.

Speaking on her behalf, ace broadcaster, Kwame Adinkra who led the delegation disclosed, “She has submitted the evidence and is here for the blessings of the King to be successful.”

First Attempt
In 2023, Afua began the attempt on December 24 and ended on December 28, singing Ghanaian songs for an impressive and a straight 126 hours 53 minutes in the quest to break India’s Sunil Waghmare’s record of 105 hours in 2012.

In a reply to enquiries about the outcome of the attempt, GWR disclosed that it was unsuccessful.

“Unfortunately, Afua’s Guinness World Records attempt for the longest singing marathon was not successful, but we hope that she will make another attempt soon. We’ve seen how inspirational it has been for her fans.”

Second Attempt
After the previous year’s failure, she decided to go at it again, this time around, in Kumasi in the Ashanti Region.

She set the ball rolling on December 21 and sang continuously for 121 hours 39 minutes at the Heroes Park.

The journalist by profession received the support of celebrities and residents in the course of the attempt.

“I just wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you for your amazing support during my Guinness World Record Longest Singing Marathon Individual attempt.

“Your energy, your encouragement, and your love fueled my spirit and gave me the strength to push through the challenges. Thank you for believing in me and for being part of this incredible journey. I am so proud to have represented Ghana on the global stage, and I am honoured to have shared this experience with all of you,” she said in a Facebook post after completing the attempt.

She is optimistic that her second attempt will go down in the annals of the records keeper.

Source: opemsuo.com/Hajara Fuseini