Guinness World Record: Afua Asantewaa Disqualified In Her Second Singathon Attempt

• Afua Asantewaa Aduonum has suffered another disqualification in her second attempt to break the GWR sing-a-thon record
• The media personality shared portions of the mail she received from Guinness World Records, which detailed the reasons behind her disqualification
• Despite her second unsuccessful attempt, Afua Asantewaa Aduonum expressed deep gratitude for the experience
• YEN.com.gh spoke to entertainment analyst Yaw Boadu-Ayeboafoh about Afua Asantewaa's latest setback in her Guinness World Record attempt

Ghanaian media personality and tourism ambassador Afua Asantewaa Aduonum has suffered another disqualification in her attempt to secure the Guinness World Record (GWR) for the longest singing marathon.

In a press release shared by Afua on her official Instagram page, she confirmed that her second attempt to become a Guinness World Record (GWR) holder was unsuccessful.

The media personality expressed her gratitude to her fans and critics for the feedback she received during her second attempt in Kumasi in December 2024.

She also thanked the Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II and numerous corporate entities for their immense support throughout her second attempt.

Afua Asantewaa also shared portions of the mail she received from the Guinness World Records team, which detailed the reasons behind her second successive disqualification.

Per the mail from Guinness World Records, the tourism ambassador failed to adhere to the guidelines that were given to her as part of her attempt.

She failed in her attempt after she took a 15-minute break instead of the recommended five minutes of rest time during her Activity and Rest Sequence 19.

Afua Asantewaa also took another 105-minute break during sequence 21 when she had only accrued 10 minutes of rest time.

"At 23:25 during sequence 19, Afua reportedly took a 15-minute break, when she was only entitled to 5 minutes of rest. “Later, during sequence 21, she took a 105-minute break, despite having only 10 minutes of accrued rest time.”

Despite her second unsuccessful attempt, Afua expressed gratitude for the experience. In her press release, she noted that her attempts at securing the GWR singing marathon recognition on two different occasions had contributed immensely to her personal and professional development.

She wrote:

“It’s been a challenging yet rewarding journey. Exploring my potential on the Guinness World Records platform has brought about growth, discovery, and life-altering experiences.”

Afua Asantewaa's second GWR attempt

Afua Asantewaa Aduonum embarked on her second attempt to secure a GWR recognition on December 21, 2024, at Heroes' Park within the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi, Ghana.

The media personality concluded on December 26, 2024, after singing for 121 hours and 39 minutes. She attempted to break the existing record of 105 hours, set by Indian singer Sunil Waghmare in 2012.

Yaw Boadu-Ayeboafoh speaks on Afua Asantewaa's GWR setback

Speaking to YEN.com.gh, entertainment analyst Yaw Boadu-Ayeboafoh shared his thoughts on Afua Asantewaa's GWR disqualification and what she can do to recover from this setback and possibly attempt again in the future.

He said:

"She should take a break from the sing-a-thon, as it’s obvious she and her team are not serious about breaking the record but rather enjoy the thrill of attempts. She can find another record to attempt and leave the singing marathon alone. It has become obvious she doesn’t have the endurance to do it."

Below is Afua Asantewaa's social media post:

Ghanaians react to Afua Asantewaa's GWR disqualification

YEN.com.gh has gathered some comments from Ghanaians in reaction to Afua Asantewaa's GWR disqualification below:

iamphylxgh_ commented:

"Don’t give up! Let’s go again this December 💪🏾."

itsreallyadwoa said:

"You did well 🔥🔥🔥❤️. Sisterhood is very pleased 😍😍."

ganyobi_niiquaye wrote:

"Congratulations on your persistence and resilience😍😍🔥."

swt_capcake said:

"Congratulations sis. You have done us all proud👏👏👏."

Justice Plo Prempeh to attempt GWR Sing-a-thon

Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Justice Plo Prempeh unveiled his plan to attempt a Guinness World Record sing-a-thon.

The Ghanaian man shared that the Guinness World Records team had accepted his official application.

Justice Plo Prempeh will embark on the GWR attempt on December 19, 2025, at exactly midnight, and is aiming to sing for 120 hours.

Source: YEN.com.gh