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| Afua Asantewaa O Aduonum |
Accra, Ghana - After an astounding 126 hours and 52 minutes of continuous singing, Afua Asantewaa Owusu Aduonum, a prominent women's rights advocate and journalist, has concluded her ambitious Guinness World Record attempt. The attempt, which began at midnight on December 24, 2023, and concluded on the morning of December 29, awaits confirmation from Guinness World Record judges.
Record-Breaking Achievement: Afua Asantewaa Sets New Guinness World Record with 106 Hours of Singing.
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Akwaaba Village in Accra witnessed an outpouring of support from Ghanaian celebrities during Asantewaa's record-breaking sing-a-thon. Notably, the marathon surpassed the previous record set by India's Sunil Waghmare in 2012.
Afua Asantewaa Addresses Supporters and Expresses Gratitude
Addressing her supporters after receiving medical attention, Asantewaa, visibly fatigued but triumphant, expressed gratitude to everyone who contributed to her singathon attempt. The event garnered widespread support from musicians, politicians, and security officials.
"This achievement was a dream visualized in just five days. I don't even remember how it started, not to talk of how it ended," Asantewaa shared. She hopes her accomplishment inspires women and youth across the country to embrace new opportunities.
Medical Considerations Prompt Early Conclusion
Originally planned for December 24-27, 2023, Asantewaa extended the singathon to accommodate potential deductions by Guinness World Record judges. Dr. Grace Buckman, the leader of Asantewaa's medical team, praised her endurance but emphasized the need to prioritize her health.
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"While we would have loved for her to continue until noon today, as a medical team, we want to put a hold to it and protect Afua as much as we can. Fatigue has set in, and we need to ensure she bounces back and addresses all of us," Dr. Buckman stated.
Thanksgiving Event Tonight
As a token of appreciation, Afua Asantewaa will host an all-white thanksgiving event at 6 pm at the same venue. The celebration aims to recognize the support received from various stakeholders during her remarkable singing marathon.
