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Afua Asantewaa

Afua Owusu Asantewaa Aduonum (born 11 May 1990), better known as Afua Asantewaa, is a Ghanaian media personality, journalist, and entrepreneur. She is the chief executive officer of Askof Productions Ltd, organizers of the Ghana Outstanding Women Awards, the Pose For Africa Models Reality Show, and Miss KiDi Ghana.

Afua Owusu Asantewaa Aduonum
Born
Afua Owusu Asantewaa

(1990-05-11) 11 May 1990 (age 34)
Ghana
Occupation(s)Broadcast journalist, entrepreneur
Known forUnofficial Guinness World Record Holder

In December 2023, she attempted to break the Guinness World Record for the longest individual singing marathon. She sang for 126 hours and 52 minutes.

Early life and career

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Afua Asantewaa Aduonum was born on 11 May 1990.

Asantewaa began her career as a journalist and worked for several Ghanaian media companies. She is the chief executive officer of Askof Productions Ltd, organizers of the Ghana Outstanding Women Awards, the Pose For Africa Models Reality Show, and Miss Kidi Ghana.[1][2]

Asantewaa is married to sports journalist Kofi Aduonum.[3] They have three children.[4]

Longest singing marathon record

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In December 2023, Asantewaa announced she would be attempting to break the record for the longest individual singing marathon.[5][6][7][8][9][10][11] She began singing on 24 December 2023, at Akwaaba village, located in Accra, Ghana. She broke the record on 28 December 2023.[12][13] On 29 December 2023, Asantewaa concluded her attempt, having sung for 126 hours and 52 minutes.[14][15][16][17] The record has yet to be verified.[18]

The reigning world record holder for the longest singing marathon in the Guinness Book of Records, Sunil Waghmare, sang for 105 hours in 2012.[19][20] Many prominent Ghanaian individuals also travelled to show their support and appreciation for Asantewaa. This includes Ghanaian musicians such as KiDi, Kuami Eugene, Kojo Antwi, Fancy Gadam, Sista Afia, Efya, Wendy Shay, Celestine Donkor, Obaapa Christy; Shatter Wale, actors such as Nana Ama McBrown, Salinko, Akrobeto, and Fella Makafui, as well as Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia.[21]

Her attempt to break the Guinness Book of Records was unsuccessful. According to officials at the Guinness World Records, she was disqualified because she did not obey to some of their rules.[22][23][24]

Following her attempt, Asantewaa was named tourism ambassador.[25][26][27][28]

Asantewaa disclosed how she will host another singathon in Kumasi in December. According to Asantewaa, she said “The fact that I was not successful in my first attempt shouldn’t be a barrier to my quest of becoming a Guinness World record holder.”[29][30][31]

In November 14 2024, Asantewaa disclosed on instagram that she will be embarking on another Guinness World Records attempt which is ‘longest singing marathon’ in December 21, 2024.[32]

References

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  1. ^ "Facts about Afua Asantewaa, the Ghanaian aiming to break Guinness World Record sing-a-thon". GhanaWeb. 27 December 2023. Retrieved 28 December 2023.
  2. ^ Aning, Prince (27 December 2023). "Details about Afua Asantewaa, the Ghanaian Pursuing a Guinness World Record in Singing Marathon". Priningonline. Retrieved 28 December 2023.
  3. ^ "Kofi Aduonum: Meet Afua Asantewaa's husband who is a sports journalist". GhanaWeb. 27 December 2023.
  4. ^ Crabbe, Nathaniel (28 December 2023). ""See how I'm smiling": Afua unofficially breaks 105-hr sing-a-thon world record". Yen.com.gh – Ghana news. Retrieved 28 December 2023.
  5. ^ "Afua Asantewaa : the Ghanaian lady set to break Guinness world record". Africanews. 27 December 2023. Retrieved 28 December 2023.
  6. ^ "Afua Asantewaa Aduonum Guinness world record for longest singing marathon attempt draw crowd and support from Ghanaians". BBC News Pidgin. 27 December 2023. Retrieved 28 December 2023.
  7. ^ "Afua Asantewaa kicks off attempt to break Guinness World Record Sing-a-thon". Citinewsroom – Comprehensive News in Ghana. 24 December 2023. Retrieved 28 December 2023.
  8. ^ says, Georgina Awuni (24 December 2023). "Afua Asantewaa begins attempt to break Guinness World Record for longest Sing-a-thon". Retrieved 28 December 2023.
  9. ^ "Afua Asantewaa is set to embark on 117 hours sing-a-thon". Ghana Education News. 7 December 2023. Retrieved 28 December 2023.
  10. ^ "Who is Afua Asantewaa Aduonum". The Ghanaian Standard. 27 December 2023. Retrieved 28 December 2023.
  11. ^ "Afua Asantewaa gets more support ahead of singing marathon world record attempt". GhanaWeb. 11 December 2023. Retrieved 28 December 2023.
  12. ^ "Afua Asantewaa Aduonum exceeds Guinness World Record for longest singing marathon". Ghana News Agency. 28 December 2023. Retrieved 29 December 2023.
  13. ^ 24NewsGh (28 December 2023). "Benefits Afua Asantewaa Would Get If She Breaks The Record". Retrieved 29 December 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  14. ^ "I want my sing-a-thon journey to inspire women, youth — Afua Asantewaa". Ghana News Agency. 29 December 2023. Retrieved 29 December 2023.
  15. ^ Abedu-Kennedy, Dorcas (29 December 2023). "Sing-a-thon: Afua Asantewaa ends Guinness World Record attempt". Adomonline.com. Retrieved 29 December 2023.
  16. ^ Bless, Nessa (29 December 2023). "Proudly Ghanaian: Afua Asantewaa Aduonum Officially Ends Her Sing-a-thon At 126hrs And 52mins". GhanaCelebrities.Com. Retrieved 29 December 2023.
  17. ^ "Sing-a-thon: Afua Asantewaa's Guinness World Record attempt ends – MyJoyOnline". www.myjoyonline.com. 29 December 2023. Retrieved 29 December 2023.
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  19. ^ Osabutey, Audrey (29 December 2023). "Afua Asantewaa Receives Praises From Sunil Waghmare As She Shatters GWR Singathon". OccupyGh.com. Retrieved 29 December 2023.
  20. ^ Gabs (29 December 2023). "Ghanaians congratulate Afua Asantewaa after sing-a-thon truimph". GhBase•com™-Everything & News Now. Retrieved 29 December 2023.
  21. ^ https://www.africanews.com/2023/12/27/afua-asantewaa-the-ghanaian-lady-set-to-break-guinness-world-record//
  22. ^ "Why Afua Asantewaa's Guinness World Records attempt was disqualified - MyJoyOnline". www.myjoyonline.com. 24 February 2024. Retrieved 24 October 2024.
  23. ^ "Afua Asantewaa fails Guinness World Record Singathon attempt". 23 February 2024. Retrieved 24 October 2024.
  24. ^ "Guinness World Record declares Afua Asantewaa's sing-a-thon unsuccessful". 23 February 2024. Retrieved 24 October 2024.
  25. ^ Johnson, Reymond Awusei (30 December 2023). "Afua Asantewaa named tourism ambassador". Pulse Ghana. Retrieved 30 December 2023.
  26. ^ "Afua Asantewaa named tourism ambassador". GhanaWeb. 1 January 1970. Retrieved 30 December 2023.
  27. ^ "Afua Asantewaa Aduonum Appointed Tourism Ambassador For Ghana - ZionFelix.net". 30 December 2023. Retrieved 30 December 2023.
  28. ^ "Afua Asantewaa appointed Ghana's Tourism Ambassador". 30 December 2023. Retrieved 24 October 2024.
  29. ^ Mends, Reagan (23 October 2024). "Afua Asantewaa to host another sing-a-thon in Kumasi". Ghana Weekend. Retrieved 24 October 2024.
  30. ^ "Afua Asantewaa to host another sing-a-thon in Kumasi | 3News". 23 October 2024. Retrieved 24 October 2024.
  31. ^ Elinam, Grace (24 October 2024). "Afua Asantewaa To Host Second Sing-a-thon Attempt In Kumasi This December". GhanaCelebrities.Com. Retrieved 24 October 2024.
  32. ^ https://mobile.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/entertainment/Afua-Asantewaa-officially-announces-second-attempt-to-break-sing-a-thon-record-1960078
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