Nigerian Man Begins Singing for 200 Hours in Lagos as He Gets Guinness World Records' Approval, Video Emerges

• A Nigerian man has begun a 200-hour praise and worship marathon in a bid to set a new Guinness World Record
• While he started the marathon in July, the saxophonist hinted at going for the record of the longest concert by a solo artist on a later date
• A video from his singing marathon venue in Lagos has stirred massive reactions on social media

A Nigerian saxophonist, identified as Oluwatobi Kufeji Àlejòpàtàkì, has commenced a praise and worship marathon in Lagos as he sets his sights on setting a new Guinness World Record for the longest singing marathon.

On June 10, Oluwatobi posted on Instagram that the body approved his request to do a 200-hour singing marathon and hinted at going for the record of longest concert by a solo artist on a later date.

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On July 1, 2023, Oluwatobi kicked off his singing marathon and has already done over 25 hours, as seen in a video from the venue shared on his Instagram page.

People gathered at the venue as they joined the young man in his praise and worship marathon attempt.

According to the Guinness World Record official website, the longest singing marathon by an individual lasted 105 hours and was achieved by Sunil Waghmare (India) in Nagpur, India, from 3 to 7 March 2012.

Watch the video below:

Oluwatobi Kufeji Àlejòpàtàkì's sing-a-thon sparks reactions

@radianceaffair said:

"Are you guys not tired of this GWR sh.it! When people don't tell you how they succeed in Nigeria, don't blame them,they do not want their works to he ridiculed. It's irritating to say the least."

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@dianejohn4luv said:

"This Guinness world record marathon everyone is trying to break is enough proof to know we’re the ones doing ourselves in this country… we’re our own problem."

@sunfamson said:

"Everyone that are rebuking the tenacity of Nigerians do not have an idea who Nigerians are. It is the passion for the best, almost to a fault, that continues to position Nigerians influence above many things around the world including Afrobeats. Support them or leave them."

@dreydeco_shortlet said:

"Pls let’s encourage people that feel they can compete.. why would another man see an opportunity that can change his life and stay mute.. life is a competition, pls I encourage and support any youth that feel they can break any record to seize their moment ..opportunity comes but once."

@odcmedic said:

"GWR don buy market for Nigeria. We go give them the popularity they never imagined, sing on big Oga ....na only deepest under water dive Nigerian no go fit break because fufu don block our lungs finish."

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Man organises 130-hour entertainment marathon for GWR

Meanwhile, YEN.com.gh reported that a Nigerian man had organised a 130-hour entertainment marathon to break a Guinness World Record.

In a short chat with YEN.com.gh, MC Nwota Chukwuemeka Walter said he applied and received approval from the Guinness World Records to hold the event.

When asked if he would be able to go through with the exercise, MC Walter said he likes giving himself a daring target.

His words:

"I have always liked to give myself a daring target yearly. I will be the only one on state."

Source: Legit.ng