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01 Mar

The Singing Marathon Didn’t Make Me Famous – Afua Asantewaa

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Afua Asantewaa Aduonum has acknowledged that her attempt to break a Guinness World Record (GWR) with a singing marathon last year might have brought her opportunities, but she asserts that it wasn't the sole reason for her current fame. As a journalist, event organizer, and entrepreneur, Afua emphasizes that she was already well-known before the Sing-A-Thon event, which took place from December 24-29, 2023, at the Akwaaba Village in Airport, Accra. In a conversation with Graphic Showbiz on Monday, February 26, Afua clarified that fame preceded her Sing-A-Thon endeavor. She refutes claims that she pursued the marathon for popularity, stating,…

26 Feb

I Didn’t Have Access To My GWR Account – Afua Asantewaa Justifies Failure To Announce Disqualification

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Ghanaian entrepreneur, Afua Asantewaa Aduonum has addressed her reason for failing to communicate the results of her sing-a-thon publicly after allegations surfaced that she knew the results but failed to communicate them. In December 2023, Afua Asantewaa began her attempt to break the record for the longest sing-a-thon by an individual which she achieved an impressive 126hrs and 52 minutes. But announcing the record attempt by Afua Asantewaa on February 23, 2024, the Guinness World Records (GWR) stated; “Unfortunately, Afua’s Guinness World Records attempt for the longest singing marathon was not successful.” https://twitter.com/TheKennethDarko/status/1762081702833250788?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1762081702833250788%7Ctwgr%5E9dcbe6974e8f462e6015f14b11f4e6c6b73dd829%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.adomonline.com%2Fi-didnt-have-access-to-my-gwr-account-afua-asantewaa-justifies-failure-to-announce-disqualification%2F Speaking on GTV on February 26, 2024,…

19 Jan

Guinness World Records Finally Responds To Afua’s Singing Marathon

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Guinness World Records (GWR) has for the first time responded to Ghanaian event organiser, Afua Asantewaa's attempt to break the record for the longest singing marathon by an individual. GWR's response came up after a TikTok user, cute_gyebuaxx tagged the Guinness World Records in a post inquiring about Afua's singing marathon. The TikTok user's comment read “Please there was this girl in Ghana who did a singing marathon. Can you please say something about it cos we've been waiting?” In response, the World Records replied, “We've been reviewing Afua's evidence and will be letting her know the results soon.” Afua Asantewaa completed her…

09 Jan

Afua Asantewaa Submits Sing-A-Thon Evidence To Guinness Book Of Records

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Ghanaian entrepreneur, Afua Asantewaa Owusu Aduonum, who attempted to beat the Guinness Book of Records for the longest singing marathon by an individual has officially submitted evidence of her attempt to the world body. Asantewaa’s team submitted the video evidence to Guinness World Records last Saturday for review and confirmation. She attempted a five-day singing marathon that begun at midnight on Sunday, December 24, 2023, to surpass the former record of 105 hours record set by an Indian artiste Sunil Waghmare in 2012. She ended at 7:00am on Friday, December 29, 2023. Her event attracted a lot of celebrities and…

21 Dec

GTA Backs Afua Asantewaa’s Guinness World Records Sing-A-Thon Attempt

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The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), Akwasi Agyeman has commended Afua Asantewaa for her bold attempt to break the Guinness World Record (GWR) for the Longest Singing Marathon (Sing-A-Thon). Mr Agyeman who endorsed the attempt said it would promote the country and must be supported by all. He disclosed that, GTA will be providing logistics support for a successful event. “I think it is a bold attempt by her to try and break the current record of 105 hours and as a tourism authority, we have thrown our weight behind her because what she is…