Afua Asantewaa sets date for new sing-a-thon attempt after disqualification

Ghanaian entrepreneur and former Guinness World Records contender, Afua Asantewaa, has officially announced her intention to attempt the longest singing marathon by an individual* for a second time.

In an Instagram post shared on 15 November 2024, Afua revealed that the event would take place on 21 December 2024. The entrepreneur expressed her excitement about the upcoming attempt, though she did not disclose the exact number of days it would span.

“Here we go!!! I’m excited and ready,” Afua captioned the official flyer announcing the event on Instagram.

Many netizens, including celebrities, have expressed their support and joy at Afua’s decision to try again. Some have praised her determination, commending her for not giving up on her dreams.

Background

Afua Asantewaa first attempted to break the Guinness World Record for the 'longest singing marathon by an individual' in 2023.

The event, held from 24 to 29 December 2023, received widespread support from Ghanaians both at home and abroad.

Although the event was conducted successfully, Afua was not officially recognised for the record. According to Guinness World Records, her attempt was disqualified due to breaches of certain guidelines.

Why Asantewaa was Disqualified

In response to an email from JoyFM's Kwame Dadzie inquiring about the disqualification, it was revealed that Afua Asantewaa’s sing-a-thon attempt was unsuccessful due to guidelines regarding rest break timings not being followed.

In a statement by the PR Executive for the Guinness World Records, Alina Polianskaya, it was clarified that these are standard rules that could not have been overlooked.

Afua Asantewaa’s sing-a-thon attempt was not successful due to guidelines around rest break timings not being met. These rules are standard across all of our ‘longest marathon’ records. We've seen how inspirational it has been for her fans…We wish Afua the best of luck with any future record attempts, the statement read.

But according to her, anything worth doing is worth doing over and over again.

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