Guinness World Records Search For Kenyan Man Claiming To Have Longest Nails In Africa
- Mombasa nail artist John Waweru has grown his nails for over 20 years, a journey that began after he finished high school
- His dreams of becoming a Guinness World Records holder are on the verge of coming true as the GWR talent researcher has sent out an appeal for him to reach out
- Waweru is expected to participate in an international nail competition that could potentially earn him an entry into the coveted book of fame
Guinness World Records (GWR) is searching for Kenyan nail artist John Waweru who gained fame for his decision to grow extremely long nails.
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Waweru, who claims to have the longest nails in Africa, is needed to participate in a global competition.
GWR Talent Researcher Charlie Anderson clarified that Waweru is not an automatic record holder as they expect more people to come forward.
"I would love to try and contact him to apply for the record," Anderson said, as reported by NTV Kenya.
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He urged anyone else with extremely long nails to reach out and compete against others with the same.
Why do people keep long nails?
In an earlier article, GWR narrated that one of their most intriguing record categories is that of the longest nails.
According to the statement, people are usually fascinated with what compels humans to keep long nails.
The ever-recurring question is how such individuals live daily and manage chores with extremely long nails.
Lee Redmond, who holds the record for the longest fingernails on a pair of hands ever (female), started growing them as a challenge to herself, to see how long she could go without cutting them.
For Ayanna Williams, her decision was motivated by a childhood obsession she had with her mother’s fingernails and women with long fingernails.
Louise Hollis, who held the record for the longest toenails, was inspired by a television programme that featured the record for the longest fingernails.
Odilon Ozare went on record on August 26, 2018, after he created acrylic nail extensions that measured 1.21 meters, inspired by one of his birds digging its talons into his shoulder.
Waweru's journey to long nails
In an earlier story by TUKO.co.ke, the 42-year-old said that he was rebuked by many in his community, with some claiming he had joined a cult.
Waweru's journey to keeping the long nails began after he finished high school, a decision that rubbed his parents the wrong way.
The resident of Migadini in Mombasa stood by his decision and has been growing and meticulously maintaining them for an astounding 22 years.
Waweru, whose biggest wish has always been to appear in the Guinness Book of Records, now has the opportunity to achieve this dream.
Ghanaian Lady With Uniquely Long Nails Grinding Pepper In Earthenware Bowl Sparks Reactions
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that a young lady who fixed very long nails and chose to grind pepper with it has recently sparked reactions on social media.
She was captured in a video struggling to cut onions and doing her best to navigate using the earthenware bowl.
A netizen teased her, saying she did the most fixing the long nails and struggling to go about her business thanks to it.
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