I’m still considering another GWR attempt, I’ve not seen Presidential aspirants quit – Afua Asantewaa

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Afua Asantewaa Aduonum, the Ghanaian who attempted the Guinness World Record for the longest singing by an individual has said she has not given up yet on the record attempt.

Afua Asantewaa noted that she is still considering to embark on another attempt at the sing-a-thon record since her previous attempt was unsuccessful.

She likened her record attempt is to Presidential aspirants who lose election but continue to campaign and prepare for the next elections.

She said just like the Black Stars don’t quit football despite losing matches during their participation in World Cup tournaments, she will also not quit.

“I’ve been thinking about a lot and I believe that the record attempt I embarked on is similar to the Black Stars participating in a World Cup or a presidential candidate attempting for presidency.

“I have never in my life seen the Black Stars quit football because they did not qualify for the World Cup, they still play all the time. I have seen presidential candidates who have not won the presidential seat but still attempting.

“So, if I have attempted the World Record and it wasn’t successful, it does not mean that I should give up.

Sing-a-thon: I have requested for further details of my disqualification – Afua Asantewaa

“We are still considering and so moving forward I believe that a lot has been learned. We have only two weeks to attempt what we did last year December so we have enough months ahead that is if we would want to go again, to probably prepare and hit it once and for all,” she said in an interview with GhOne TV.

Afua Asantewaa completed her singing marathon at 126 hours and 52 minutes on December 29, 2023 aiming to break the current record by Sunil Waghmare, an Indian who sang for 105 hours in 2012.

However, months after her attempt in December 2023, the GWR on February 22, 2024 in a tweet announced that Afua Asantewaa’s record attempt was unsuccessful.

The GWR said “unfortunately, Afua’s Guinness World Record attempt for the longest singing marathon was not successful but we hope that she will make another attempt soon.”

The GWR also noted that the evidence check already begun before Afua requested priority service hence her earlier payment has been refunded.

In responding to her unsuccessful attempt, Afua said although she did not expect the outcome of her record attempt, she is contempt with the results.

“The outcome of the attempt following the announcement by GWR is not what I expected, nonetheless, I have accepted it and have requested GWR to provide more details.

“I appreciate the commendations, feedback, and criticisms from a section of the public who felt disappointed with the outcome,” excerpts of her statement read.

“I wish to express profound gratitude to the people of Ghana and various stakeholders for your immense support throughout my Sing-a-thon journey,” Afua expressed her gratitude to Ghanaians.