Guinness World Record disqualifies Ghana's singing marathon debutante

The announcement was made through a post on the official Guinness World Records platform, responding to an inquiry seeking clarification on the outcome of the singing marathon.

Afua Asantewaa Aduonum had undertaken a remarkable challenge to break the existing record for the longest continuous singing marathon, a feat requiring significant endurance and vocal prowess. Despite her efforts, the official confirmation from Guinness World Records indicates that the attempt did not meet the criteria for a successful record-breaking achievement.

Before the disqualification, Afua Asantewaa revealed to local media Joy News that she paid $750 to expedite the priority review process with Guinness World Records. In an interview, Asantewaa explained that the standard review process typically takes up to twelve weeks, but by making the payment, she was able to fast-track the process and receive results within five days.

“I have an account with them [GWR], so right after the record attempt, they requested our files because we were putting everything together. They reached out to us and requested our videos. I think after two weeks of waiting, we decided to go in for a priority review,” Afua said.“The normal review takes not less or more than twelve weeks, but if you want it quick, you pay an amount of money, and they review your file within five working days, and that is what we paid for. Officially, it is $650, but if you are going to pay into an account, you have to pay some transaction fees. So totally, we paid around $750,” she added.

Afua’s singing marathon began at midnight on December 24 and ended on December 29, 2023.

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