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Guinness World Records Exposes Ghanaian Content Creator Over ‘Fake’ Eat-A-Thon
08 Nov

Guinness World Records Exposes Ghanaian Content Creator Over ‘Fake’ Eat-A-Thon

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Guinness World Records (GWR) has debunked claims by Ghanaian content creator Clementina Nkrumah, popularly known as Afua Nash, who announced her attempt to set a world record for the longest eating marathon. Afua Nash’s attempt was marketed as a four-day, seven-hour, and 20-minute non-stop eating marathon scheduled to start on Monday, November 11, 2024, live on the Savage Room show at Afropod Studios. The promotional campaign featured various flyers circulated on social media, drawing considerable public interest. However, GWR has taken to its official Twitter page to clarify that it no longer recognizes records for extended eating marathons. While the organization once…
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GWR: Afia Asantewaa To Embark On Another Sing-A-Thon In December
24 Oct

GWR: Afia Asantewaa To Embark On Another Sing-A-Thon In December

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Former Guinness World Record contender, Afua Asantewaa has announced plans to host another edition of her sing-a-thon in Kumasi this December. this December. In December 2023, Afua captivated the nation with her attempt to surpass Sunil Waghmare's record for the longest singing marathon by an individual Despite her dedicated five-day effort, she was ultimately disqualified. However, during an interview with Akoma FM on October 23, 2024, the tourism ambassador revealed that she has received clearance from the Guinness World Records to host another sing-a-thon in Kumasi. “I can tell you on your show that, God willing, in December, I will…
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GWR: Ghanaian Hairdresser Breaks World Record For Lock-A-Thon
09 Sep

GWR: Ghanaian Hairdresser Breaks World Record For Lock-A-Thon

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A talented hairdresser from Ghana, Chelsea-Abigail Owusu Ansah, has made history by setting a new Guinness World Record for the most hair locked in a single session. On March 6, 2024, at Ashongman Estate in Accra, Chelsea achieved the remarkable feat of locking 27 heads of hair in just eight hours. Chelsea officially announced her achievement on Saturday, September 7, as she proudly shared photos of her Guinness World Records plaque on Instagram. As the owner of Yogas Locks, a hair salon in Accra, Chelsea’s dedication to the art of hair locking has clearly paid off. Her passion and hard…
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GWR: Vanessa Azoumaro Completes Her Video Game Marathon After 56 Hours
29 Jul

GWR: Vanessa Azoumaro Completes Her Video Game Marathon After 56 Hours

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Vanessa Azoumaro has successfully completed her Guinness World Record attempt for the longest video game marathon playing games in the Ghost of Tsushima series. Playing for an astounding 56 hours, 30 minutes, and 43 seconds, she surpassed her initial target of 48 hours. The marathon officially came to an end at exactly 5:30 am on Monday, July 29, 2024. Her attempt took place at the Airport View in Kumasi SG Mall where friends and supporters gathered to offer moral support. The marathon saw Vanessa, a third-year Social Work student at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), also…
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GWR: Nigerian Man Breaks Record With Three-Day Gaming Marathon
17 Jul

GWR: Nigerian Man Breaks Record With Three-Day Gaming Marathon

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A 24-year-old Nigerian man has broken a world record by continuously playing a soccer videogame for more than three days. Oside Oluwole aka “Khoded” performed the longest videogame marathon playing a soccer game, registering a time of 75 hours. He far surpassed the previous record of 50 hours, set by Englishman David Whitefoot in 2022. Oside, a qualified biochemist who currently works as a car dealer, attempted this record to raise money for a local hospital in his hometown of Ijebu Ode. Unlike all seven previous record holders who played either FIFA or Pro Evolution Soccer during their attempts, Oside played mobile game Dream League Soccer…
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Nigerian Attempts To Break The Guinness World Record For Longest Singing Marathon By An Individual
06 Jun

Nigerian Attempts To Break The Guinness World Record For Longest Singing Marathon By An Individual

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Nigerian Afro-soul singer,  Isaac Geralds is on the attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the longest singing marathon by an individual. Aiming to raise $500,000 and awareness for children with autism, Isaac is singing non-stop for 110 hours to break India’s Sunil Waghmare’s 105-hour record set in 2012. The marathon is currently underway in Washington, D.C. in the United States. Isaac Geralds said his attempt on Sunday, June 2nd, and is expected to finish tomorrow, June 6th. The funds raised will support two organizations which are, The Children’s National Hospital in DC and the Efe Irele Autism Foundation…
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One-Year-Old Ace-Liam Officially Receives His Guinness World Record Certificate
04 Jun

One-Year-Old Ace-Liam Officially Receives His Guinness World Record Certificate

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One-year-old Ace-Liam Nana Sam Ankrah officially receives his Guinness World Record certificate as the youngest male painter. Ace Liam etched his name in history by securing the Guinness World Record for the Youngest Male Artist. Ace-Liam achieved the incredible feat aged one year and 152 days. Ace Liam's journey to the record books commenced with an ambitious attempt conducted in Accra from January 18 to January 20, 2024 and he breaks that of previous title holder Dante Lamb, who achieved the milestone at the age of three in 2003. Source: Graphiconline
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Guinness World Records: Nigerian Woman Paints Nails For Three Days
03 May

Guinness World Records: Nigerian Woman Paints Nails For Three Days

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A Nigerian woman says she has painted over 4,000 nails in 72 hours in an attempt to break the world record. With a nail brush in hand Lisha Dachor,19, whizzed around an events centre in Plateau state, northern Nigeria, adorning hundreds of fingernails with blue, pink and purple varnish. Her three-day marathon came to a nail-biting end on Wednesday. Guinness World Record (GWR) rules state that for Ms Dackor's attempt to count, she must paint 60 fingernails per hour. She is now waiting for GWR to review her attempt after she submits her evidence. Ms Dachor said she embarked on…
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Interesting Facts About Abubakar Tahiru; GWR Holder For Most Trees Hugged
30 Apr

Interesting Facts About Abubakar Tahiru; GWR Holder For Most Trees Hugged

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Ghanaian environmental activist and forestry student currently pursuing his master’s at Auburn University in the United States, has set a new world record for the most trees hugged in one hour. 29-year-old Abubakar Tahiru hugged a total of 1,123 trees, averaging almost 19 per minute to have his name in the Guinness World Record (GWR). Abubakar says the hardest part of the record attempt was having to move quickly between trees while ensuring that each hug met the required standards. He also found the repetitive hugging motion to be quite tiring. What made his record attempt even harder was the fact that…
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Ghanaian Student Sets Guinness World Record For Most Trees Hugged In One Hour
16 Apr

Ghanaian Student Sets Guinness World Record For Most Trees Hugged In One Hour

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Abubakar Tahiru, a forestry student at Auburn University, USA, has achieved the Guinness World Record for most trees hugged by an individual. Tahiru's remarkable feat, hugging 1,123 trees within an hour, earns him global recognition for his passion for environmental sustainability. Guinness World Records confirmed Tahiru's milestone, praising his dedication to promoting awareness about the importance of trees and environmental conservation. Source: Ghanaweb
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