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  • Guinness World Records writes to Afua Asantewaa’s sing-a-thon attempt

    Guinness World Records writes to Afua Asantewaa’s sing-a-thon attempt

    Guinness World Records has addressed Ghanaian event organizer Afua Asantewaa‘s ambitious attempt to break the record for the longest singing marathon by an individual. 

    The global authority on record-breaking achievements has confirmed that they are currently in the process of reviewing the evidence submitted by Asantewaa and assured that the official results will be announced soon.

    Asantewaa’s extraordinary singing marathon came to a close on December 29, 2023, after an impressive 126 hours and 52 minutes of continuous singing. This remarkable feat surpassed the previous record held by Indian singer Sunil Waghmare since 2012, who had set the bar at 105 hours.

    The acknowledgment from Guinness World Records follows a query from a TikTok user, cute_gyebuaxx, who sought updates on Asantewaa’s record attempt in a comment on a TikTok post announcing another record holder. In response, the official Guinness World Records account stated, “We’ve been reviewing Afua’s evidence and will be letting her know the results soon.”

    After successfully concluding her singing marathon, Afua Asantewaa promptly submitted the evidence of her performance to Guinness World Records on January 6, 2024. The meticulous process of verification is currently underway, and the global community eagerly awaits the official announcement of Asantewaa’s status as a Guinness World Record holder.

    As the first Ghanaian to make such an audacious attempt, Asantewaa’s achievement has garnered widespread attention and admiration. Supporters and fans are now eagerly anticipating the conclusive verdict from Guinness World Records, which will solidify her place in the record books.

    The wait for the official results continues, and Afua Asantewaa’s journey towards potentially becoming a Guinness World Record holder adds an exciting chapter to the world of record-breaking achievements. The announcement of the results is expected to not only celebrate Asantewaa’s talent but also inspire individuals around the globe to reach for new heights in their respective fields.

  • Sing-a-thon: “I couldn’t wake up on day 2, it was beyond medical treatment” – Afua Asantewaa reveals

    Sing-a-thon: “I couldn’t wake up on day 2, it was beyond medical treatment” – Afua Asantewaa reveals

    Ghanaian journalist and women’s rights advocate, Afua Asantewaa, who attempted to break the Guinness World Record for the longest sing-a-thon, has shared some horrifying details of her ordeal during the event.

    She revealed that on the second day of her singing marathon, she lost her voice completely and went into a coma-like state, unable to wake up or respond to anyone.

    She said she was saved by her faith in God and the power of Psalm 23, which she read from her Bible that she had brought with her.

    She made these revelations when she went to Reverend Sam Korankye Ankrah’s Royalhouse Chapel International to thank God and also Ghanaians for their prayers and support.

    During the service, the reverend called her up on stage and asked her what kept her going when she felt tired and exhausted and wanted to give up.

    Afua Asantewaa answered and said, “Psalm 23. I had a Bible with me and prior to the attempt, I had the zeal that I shouldn’t leave my Bible behind. So I think on the second day I lost my voice totally. I didn’t know what was happening. It was beyond medical treatment, yeah and then I remembered that this is why I asked you to go with your Bible. So I opened Psalm 23. The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want, he makes me to lie down in green pastures, he leadeth me beside the still waters, he restores my soul. The second day was very terrible, we had an attack and it was meant to just shut the whole process down. According to my team I couldn’t wake up, they were calling, I was not responding.”

    She continued, “I just have one thing to tell God. I have been his eye, regardless of everything. He has been with me and people didn’t understand the courage that I had, it’s not a mere courage. I know who I have trusted and who I believed in, so I say thank you to God. This is not my doing, he did it because I didn’t remember which day I was, along the way I don’t remember how we started on Sunday, all I realized that we have ended, so I give him the praise.”

    She also encouraged the congregation to step out of their comfort zone and pursue their dreams with faith.

    She said, “And to everybody here, I encourage you, I want to encourage each and every one to step out of your comfort zone, we are too comfortable, we are extremely comfortable and that hurts. Move out of your comfort zone with faith. All you need is faith. With faith, you move mountains. Ignore what people tell you, listen to your conscience and your faith and you’ll be guided to the right path, thank you.”

    Afua Asantewaa, who has been appointed as a Tourism Ambassador, sang for a total of 126 hours and 53 minutes, from December 24 to December 29, 2023. 

    She sang about 120 Ghanaian songs, focusing exclusively on songs from Ghana, particularly celebrating Highlife, Hiplife, and Gospel genres

    The current record, set in 2012 by Indian Sunil Waghmare, stands at 105 hours.

    Afua Asantewaa started her sing-a-thon on December 24, 2023, at midnight and ended it on December 29, 2023, at 6:52 am, clocking 126 hours and 52 minutes.

    Her attempt is yet to be verified by the Guinness World Record judges.

  • “The second day was terrible, I went blank and could not wake up” – Afua Asantewaa shares horrifying details of sing-a-thon

    “The second day was terrible, I went blank and could not wake up” – Afua Asantewaa shares horrifying details of sing-a-thon

    Ghanaian journalist and women’s rights advocate, Afua Asantewaa, who attempted to break the Guinness World Record for the longest sing-a-thon, has shared some horrifying details of her ordeal during the event.

    She revealed that on the second day of her singing marathon, she lost her voice completely and went into a coma-like state, unable to wake up or respond to anyone.

    She said she was saved by her faith in God and the power of Psalm 23, which she read from her Bible that she had brought with her.

    She made these revelations when she went to Reverend Sam Korankye Ankrah’s Royalhouse Chapel International to thank God and also Ghanaians for their prayers and support.

    During the service, the reverend called her up on stage and asked her what kept her going when she felt tired and exhausted and wanted to give up.

    Afua Asantewaa answered and said, “Psalm 23. I had a Bible with me and prior to the attempt, I had the zeal that I shouldn’t leave my Bible behind. So I think on the second day I lost my voice totally. I didn’t know what was happening. It was beyond medical treatment, yeah and then I remembered that this is why I asked you to go with your Bible. So I opened Psalm 23. The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want, he makes me to lie down in green pastures, he leadeth me beside the still waters, he restores my soul. The second day was very terrible, we had an attack and it was meant to just shut the whole process down. According to my team I couldn’t wake up, they were calling, I was not responding.”

    She continued, “I just have one thing to tell God. I have been his eye, regardless of everything. He has been with me and people didn’t understand the courage that I had, it’s not a mere courage. I know who I have trusted and who I believed in, so I say thank you to God. This is not my doing, he did it because I didn’t remember which day I was, along the way I don’t remember how we started on Sunday, all I realized that we have ended, so I give him the praise.”

    She also encouraged the congregation to step out of their comfort zone and pursue their dreams with faith.

    She said, “And to everybody here, I encourage you, I want to encourage each and every one to step out of your comfort zone, we are too comfortable, we are extremely comfortable and that hurts. Move out of your comfort zone with faith. All you need is faith. With faith, you move mountains. Ignore what people tell you, listen to your conscience and your faith and you’ll be guided to the right path, thank you.”

    Afua Asantewaa, who has been appointed as a Tourism Ambassador, sang for a total of 126 hours and 53 minutes, from December 24 to December 29, 2023. 

    She sang about 120 Ghanaian songs, focusing exclusively on songs from Ghana, particularly celebrating Highlife, Hiplife, and Gospel genres

    The current record, set in 2012 by Indian Sunil Waghmare, stands at 105 hours.

    Afua Asantewaa started her sing-a-thon on December 24, 2023, at midnight and ended it on December 29, 2023, at 6:52 am, clocking 126 hours and 52 minutes.

    Her attempt is yet to be verified by the Guinness World Record judges.

  • Chef Faila Abdul Razak’s GWR cook-a-thon attempt underway

    Chef Faila Abdul Razak’s GWR cook-a-thon attempt underway


    In a culinary endeavour set to create a historic spectacle, Chef Faila Abdul Razak has undertaken an ambitious cook-a-thon with the goal of achieving the longest continuous cooking session lasting five days.

    The venue for this remarkable event is the Modern City Hotel in Tamale.

    Commencing precisely at midnight on January 1st, Chef Faila is resolute in showcasing her culinary skills and unwavering resilience throughout the entirety of this extended cooking marathon.


    Undertaking an extraordinary challenge, Chef Faila Abdul Razak is determined to surpass the current record of 119 hours and 57 minutes by aiming to cook for 120 hours or more.

    This ambitious endeavour not only serves to highlight Chef Faila’s culinary expertise but also seeks to establish a new benchmark in the world of gastronomy.

    In her quest for this culinary feat, Chef Faila has called upon Ghanaians to support her, emphasising the importance of putting the nation on the global culinary map.

    Meanwhile, in a recent development, Afua Asantewaa concluded her attempt at the longest sing-a-thon marathon, achieving a record of 126 hours and 52 minutes, pending confirmation from the Guinness World Records.

  • Hilda Baci receives plaque from Guiness World Records

    Hilda Baci receives plaque from Guiness World Records

    Celebrated Nigerian Chef, Hilda Effiong Bassey, popularly known as Hilda Baci, has today June 19, 2023 received a plaque from Guiness World Record (GWR) for her achievement.

    Hilda was acknowledged by the GWR on June 13 as the new record holder for the longest cooking marathon (individual) having cooked for is 93 hours 11 minutes.

    Hence, the plaque authenticates her position as a recognized record breaker.

    A video cited by The Independent Ghana on social media saw Hilda joyfully receiving the plaque packaged in a box yet to be unwrapped.

    You could hear a voice in the video urging Hilda to unwrap the box as soon possible.

    Watch video below…

  • US’ Max Park breaks record for fastest time in solving cube

    US’ Max Park breaks record for fastest time in solving cube

    Max Park, an acclaimed speedcuber and Guinness World Records Hall of Famer from the USA, has set a new record for the fastest time to solve a 3x3x3 rotating puzzle cube.

    The 21-year-old achieved a remarkable time of 3.13 seconds, surpassing the previous record set by Yusheng Du of China in 2018 by 0.34 seconds.

    Max accomplished this feat at the Pride in Long Beach 2023 event held in California, USA, on June 11, 2023.

    Prior to this achievement, Max’s fastest single solve stood at 3.63 seconds, placing him in second position behind Yusheng Du’s record of 3.47 seconds.

    Max Park is widely recognized in the speedcubing community and holds numerous records in various cube categories.

    He currently holds both the single solve and average solve world records for the 4x4x4 cube, 5x5x5 cube, 6x6x6 cube, and 7x7x7 cube. Additionally, he previously shared the 3x3x3 average record with Tymon Kolasiński of Poland, until it was surpassed by 9-year-old Yiheng Wang from China on March 12, 2023, with a time of 4.69 seconds.

    With this latest shake-up to the speedcubing world, we edge ever closer to seeing a sub-three-second record being set. Will Max be the one to finally do it?

    Max is no stranger to setting seemingly impossible records. When he set the 7x7x7 single record with a time of 1 minute 40 seconds, cubing veteran Erik Akkersdijk described it as the most impressive thing he’d ever seen.

    “The record will likely stand for some time,” Erik said. He was wrong though – Max went on to smash it in 2022 with a time of 1 minute 35 seconds.

    Max Park solving the cube

    Diagnosed with autism, Max serves as an inspiration for many people who are on the spectrum, as well as many who aren’t.

    Max’s parents, Schawn and Miki, said that cubing has been “a good therapy” for Max.

    “There was a time when Max couldn’t even open water bottles, but he showed interest in solving Rubik’s Cubes,” they said.

    Max has come a long way since then, and he’s now an official ambassador for Rubik’s.

    He has become a prominent figure in the cubing community, and over the years he has formed a close friendship with fellow speedcubing legend Feliks Zemdegs. The pair featured in the 2020 Netflix documentary The Speed Cubers.

    Following his motto of “don’t think, just solve,” it’s only a matter of time before Max sets his next world record, and we can’t wait to see it.

  • Hilda Baci in tears as she celebrates breaking a Guinness World Record

    Hilda Baci in tears as she celebrates breaking a Guinness World Record

    When Nigerian chef Hilda Baci learned that she was currently the record holder for the longest cooking marathon by one individual, she was unable to contain her tears.

    The 26-year-old garnered a lot of support from many people in Nigeria and beyond when she went on a journey to break the previous record held by an Indian chef, on Thursday, May 11.

    The Nigerian Chef, following the official confirmation, was captured in a car with a friend when the news first broke.

    “Oh my God, oh my God,” she repeated numerous times while jubilating excitedly in the car while staring at her phone.

    Seconds later, Hilda started tearing up as the reality of the news hit her. “Thank you God,” she said.

    Hilda also took to her Twitter account to acknowledge the news and support she has received from everyone, writing “This is the best news ever omg omg omg thank you so much.”

    This is the best news ever omg omg omg thank you so much 🥺🥺 https://t.co/PRrvUTPTT8— Hilda Baci (@hildabacicooks) June 13, 2023

    The Guinness World Records on Tuesday, June 13, officially updated their records to include Nigerian chef Hilda Baci for breaking the longest cooking marathon by an individual.

    — Hilda Baci (@hildabacicooks) May 21, 2023

    From Thursday, May 11 to Monday, May 15, Hilda cooked over 100 pots of food during her four-day kitchen stint.

    100+ hours !!! Raw and Unedited moment of when our stargirl passed the 100 hour mark, smashing the previous record by over 10 hours #hildabacicookathon #betonhilda pic.twitter.com/Up3e4NS49L— Hilda Baci (@hildabacicooks) May 17, 2023

    Although the chef had attempted to make the record 100 hours, her final record was at 93 hours 11 minutes.

    IT IS OFFICIAL!
    Hilda Baci is the new record holder for the longest cooking marathon (individual) 💫
    Congratulations @hildabacicooks 🔥🎉👩🏾‍🍳 pic.twitter.com/OwihKzDwmy— Document Women (@DocumentWomen) June 13, 2023

    The GWR explained that almost seven hours were deducted from her final total because she mistakenly took extra minutes for one of her rest breaks early on in the attempt.

  • Guinness World Records shatters Hilda Bassey’s 100hrs achievement, slash record to 93hrs over calculation error

    Guinness World Records shatters Hilda Bassey’s 100hrs achievement, slash record to 93hrs over calculation error

    Nigerian chef, Hilda Baci, a few years ago developed a burning ambition to become the world’s longest-cooking record holder.

    She set out to cook for 100 hours non-stop, hoping to beat the previous record of 87 hours 45 minutes by Lata Tondon (India) in 2019.

    Hilda Baci, who officially goes by the name Hilda Effiong Bassey, seemed to have achieved her goal, according to the Guinness World Record on its website. However, she was in for a rude shock.

    Hilda Effiong Bassey also known as Hilda Baci

    The Guinness World Record announced today that Hilda Baci “has officially broken the record for the longest cooking marathon (individual), with a time of 93 hours 11 minutes.”

    That means about seven hours of her cooking were chopped off and according to the Guinness World Record, this is because “she mistakenly took extra minutes for one of her rest breaks early on in the attempt.”

    Hilda Baci smiling while stirring food

    Despite this setback, Hilda Baci has still been awarded the record for world’s longest cooking marathon.

    Hilda Baci awarded record for world’s longest cooking marathon

    The 26-year-old Nigerian chef started on Thursday 11 May and finished on Monday 15 May, cooking over 100 pots of food during her four-day kitchen stint.

    Hilda had to follow several rules during her record-breaking cook-a-thon:

    She had to prepare or cook at least two items at any time and she was allowed to have a sous-chef to help her with prep work, washing up, and cleaning the kitchen area, but she had to do all the cooking herself.

    One of the most important rules of food-related record attempts is that all items must be eaten after cooking.

    To this end, Hilda invited anyone from the Nigerian public to come and enjoy her freshly made meals. All leftover food was given to the Festus Fajemilo Foundation.

    Source: The Independent Ghana

  • Social media users congratulate Hilda Baci for world’s longest cooking marathon record

    Social media users congratulate Hilda Baci for world’s longest cooking marathon record

    Few hours after Guinness World Records confirmed Hilda Baci as the new world record-holder for the longest cooking marathon (individual), Social media s been buzzing with messages of congratulations.

    Africans and Nigerians in particular pride over Hilda’s achievement as she put Africa on the map.

    The joy on social media is priceless and Hilda cannot hold her tears of joy.

    Here are some tweets below…

    https://twitter.com/Emini_Sir_Kay/status/1668566404675833858?s=20