Ghanaian Police Officer Attempts Guinness World Record For Longest Painting Marathon

Ghanaian Police Officer Attempts Guinness World Record For Longest Painting Marathon

  • Saraphina Pabby, a Ghanaian police officer, is attempting to break the Guinness World Record for the longest painting marathon
  • She began her attempt on September 20, 2024, and aims to complete it by September 26, 2024, having already created 50+ paintings
  • Pabby called for public support to help her succeed in surpassing the current 100-hour record held by a Nigerian man based in the USA

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A Ghanaian police officer, Lance Corporal Saraphina Pabby, has started an attempt to break the current Guinness World Record for the longest painting marathon.

Lance Corporal Pabby is currently making an attempt at the Police Depot opposite the Police Church in Koforidua, Eastern Region.

Ghanaian police officer attempts Guinness World Record for longest painting marathon
Lance Corporal Saraphina Pabby will pain for five days in a bid to claim the Guinness World Record for the longest painting marathon. Photo credit: saraphina.pabby
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She started the paintathon on September 20, 2024, and is expected to finish on September 26, 2024.

She has produced over 50 paintings so far, which are on display. For her submission to be reviewed, the paintings must be sold to the public.

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Therefore, the police officer has implored Ghanaians to come and support her so she can claim the record for her country.

A Nigerian artist living in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, holds the current paintathon record. He painted for 100 hours.

Saraphina Pabby is not new to painting. She previously painted and presented a portrait of the Inspector General of Police, Dr Akuffo Dampare.

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A Ghanaian man currently holds the Guinness World Record for the longest time he has embraced a tree.

Abdul Hakim Awal hugged a tree for over 24 hours, highlighting the importance of nature conservation.

Lance Corporal Pabby would hope to join the list of Ghanaians with their names etched in the record books.

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In an earlier publication, YEN.com.gh reported that Guinness World Records celebrated a one-year-old Ghanaian boy who set a record.

Ace-Liam Nana Sam Ankrah was officially recognised by the organisation as the youngest male artist in the world after his latest effort.

Several people on social media helped celebrated Ace-Liam and congratulated him and his parents on the incredible feat they achieved.

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Magdalene Larnyoh (Human-Interest editor) Magdalene Larnyoh writes for the Human Interest Desk at YEN.com.gh. She has over ten years of experience in media and communications. She previously worked for Citi FM, Pulse Ghana, and Business Insider Africa. She obtained a BA in Social Sciences from the University of Cape Coast (UCC) in 2012. Reach out to her on magdalene.larnyoh@yen.com.gh