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  • Blakk Rasta asserts Cook-a-thon attempt by Chef Faila is a “suicide mission”

    Blakk Rasta asserts Cook-a-thon attempt by Chef Faila is a “suicide mission”

    The media personality Blakk Rasta has expressed apprehension about Chef Faila’s continuous endeavour to surpass the Guinness World Record for the lengthiest culinary marathon.

    Concerns regarding possible health risks related to Chef Faila’s cook-a-thon were voiced by Blakk Rasta. He vehemently disagreed with the notion that people should deprive themselves of enough sleep for an extended length of time, calling it a “suicide mission.” Using the occasion, he issued a warning against the growing nationwide trend of different types of marathons, such as sex-a-thons, stand-a-thons, and kiss-a-thons.

    Blakk Rasta stressed the importance of putting one’s own wellbeing first in a video that Happyhome TV posted on their YouTube channel. He emphasised that it is dangerous to go without sleep for longer than three days and made it clear that he could not support such initiatives. Although he commended the participants’ efforts, he hoped they would think twice about the possible long-term effects on their health.

    “They want to have a sex-a-thon in Ghana. Some wish to participate in a stand-a-thon. They spend five hours standing this way. No resting or doing anything for five hours. Another desire of some is to participate in a kiss-a-thon. That was a picture of Chef Faila in Tamale going about her business. Once more, even though we adore and value them, I will not support a suicide mission.

    “I also believe that going more than three days without sleep is a suicide mission. That is not something I will endorse. Regarding you, I have no idea. I refer to it as a suicide mission, but you call it pushing the envelope. He prayed that they would not perish and would take a lesson that would benefit the entire country.

    The Modern City Hotel in Tamale is the venue for Chef Faila’s cook-a-thon, which has already exceeded the 200-hour mark and is scheduled to last 240 hours in total.

  • Sing-a-thon: Lebanese Ambassador to Ghana is not Indian Guinness World Record holder – Embassy clarifies

    Sing-a-thon: Lebanese Ambassador to Ghana is not Indian Guinness World Record holder – Embassy clarifies

    The Embassy of Lebanon has clarified that Maher Kheir, the Lebanese Ambassador to Ghana, is not Sunil Waghmare, the Sing-A-Thon Indian Guinness World Record holder.

    This clarification comes in response to reports in which the Lebanese Ambassador to Ghana was mistakenly identified as Sunil Waghmare, the Indian Guinness World Record holder.

    In a statement issued on Friday, the Embassy said: “We would like to correct this error and confirm that Ambassador Kheir, due to the friendly relationship between the people of Lebanon and people of Ghana, attended the event at Akwaaba Village on Thursday, December 28th, 2023, in a gesture of support for Mrs. Afua Asantewaa O. Aduonum’s record-breaking attempt.”

    The Embassy extended the Ambassador’s congratulations to Mrs. Aduonum on her official attempt at the current record, adding, “Her achievement serves as an inspiration, demonstrating the power of dedication and pe

  • Afua Asantewaa is a heroine  – Kwesi Nyantakyi (Video)

    Afua Asantewaa is a heroine  – Kwesi Nyantakyi (Video)

    Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) president Kwesi Nyantakyi was at the Akwaaba Village to lend his support to Afua Asantewaa’s bid to break the Guinness World Record Sing-a-thon.

    Kwesi Nyantakyi storms Akwaaba Village to support Afua Asantewaa
    The 55-year-old called for more support for Afua, adding that she remains a heroine irrespective of the final result.

    The journalist and former beauty queen brought down the curtains on her attempt to break the world record on Friday after 126 hours and 52 minutes.

    “We need to pray for her so that God will strengthen her to complete the task,” Nyantakyi told the media.

    “We’ve already declared her a champion. Whether she breaks the Guinness World Record or not, she’s still a heroine.”

    Afua’s attempt to break the Guinness World Record Sing-a-thon has garnered massive support from Ghanaians across the country.

    Early on Wednesday, she crossed the 72-hour mark after singing for three days straight in her bid to become the outright holder of the record, which is currently held by Indian Sunil Waghmare, who did 105 hours in 2012.

    She finally ended her quest at 126 hours and 52 minutes in the early hours of Friday and is now awaiting verification by Guinness World Record judges.

    Meanwhile, several Ghanaian celebrities have also stormed the Akwaaba village to lend their support to the journalist and former beauty queen.

    In the last five days, actors and musicians, including Shatta Wale, Becca, Cina Soul, Sista Afia, Kwabena Kwabena, Eno Barony, Kobi Rana, Sarkodie and Nana Ama McBrown, have all appeared in person to support her.

    Ghana’s Vice President and flagbearer of the ruling NPP Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia was also there to give morale for the record attempt.

  • Afua Asantewaa ends singathon at 126 hours, 52 minutes, awaits Guinness World Record approval (Video) 

    Afua Asantewaa ends singathon at 126 hours, 52 minutes, awaits Guinness World Record approval (Video) 

    Afua Asantewaa Owusu Aduonum has finally concluded her captivating Guinness World Record attempt for the singing marathon after an impressive 126 hours and 52 minutes.

    While awaiting verification from Guinness World Record judges, Asantewaa’s effort is believed to have significantly exceeded the existing record set by India’s Sunil Waghmare in 2012.

    The marathon commenced at midnight on December 24, 2023, and concluded on the morning of December 29, 2023. Addressing her supporters after receiving medical attention behind a screen onstage, Asantewaa revealed that she had lost track of time during the five-day endeavour.

    Expressing her hope that this achievement would inspire women and youth across the country, Asantewaa conveyed gratitude for the support received from musicians, politicians, and security officials at the Akwaaba Village in Accra.

    “On behalf of my husband, my family, my team, volunteers, media, Ghana Tourism Authority, I would like to say a big thank you to every one who participated in this singathon attempt,” Asantewaa said.

    “This was a mere dream that was visualised in just five days, I say just because I don’t even remember how it started not to talk of how it ended”.

    “We hope and believe that this will be an inspiration to all women and all youth or individuals to come out of your comfort zone and try new opportunities. There is a lot out there to do when you put your mind to it you will achieve it”.

    She is set to host an all-white Thanksgiving event at 6 pm at the same venue on Friday.

  • Medical team explains why Afua Asantewaa ended sing-a-thon

    Medical team explains why Afua Asantewaa ended sing-a-thon

    The medical team of Afua Asantewaa has explained why they advised her to conclude her Guinness World Record sing-a-thon attempt after five days.

    The journalist and former beauty queen brought down the curtains on her attempt to break the world record after 126 hours and 52 minutes.

    This was after surpassing the previous sing-a-thon record of 105 hours, which was set by Indian Sunil Waghmare in 2012.

    Explaining the rationale behind the decision to end the sing-a-thon, the head of Afua’s medical team, Dr Grace Buckman, said there was a need to prioritise her health.

    She noted that Afua’s body system has been affected by her sleep deprivation and that she was beginning to show signs of mental stress.

    “There’s only a point you can go as a person. She has done so well and we are extremely proud of her,” Dr Buckman said, as quoted by the Graphic Online.

    “We have gotten to a point that as a medical team, her health is very important. At the moment, we want her to rest so she will bounce back to us.”

    Meanwhile, Afua is now awaiting official confirmation and verification of her new record by the judges of the Guinness World Record.

    Her attempt to break the record lasted five straight days, having kicked off from December 24 to December 29, 2023.

    Also, several Ghanaian celebrities have stormed the Akwaaba village to lend their support to the journalist and former beauty queen.

    In the last five days, actors and musicians, including Becca, Cina Soul, Sista Afia, Kwabena Kwabena, Eno Barony, Kobi Rana, Sarkodie and Nana Ama McBrown, have all appeared in person to support her.

    Ghana’s Vice President and flagbearer of the ruling NPP Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia was also there to give morale for the record attempt.

  • Kwasi Aboagye, Zapp Mallet apologize to Afua Asantewaa after Ghanaians descended on

    Kwasi Aboagye, Zapp Mallet apologize to Afua Asantewaa after Ghanaians descended on

    Kwasi Aboagye has officially apologized to Afua Asantewaa on his Facebook page for the verbal abuse he inflicted upon her.

    The ace on-air personality unleashed his venom on Afua hours before she started what would have been the longest singing marathon in the history of Guinness World Records.

    Kwasi criticized Afua last week on Peace FM for her bad vocal abilities and overly public appearance leading up to her singathon, using his platform.

    The host of Peace FM’s “Entertainment Review” program also had concerns about the way she handled some of Rex Omar’s demands, who had insisted on using copyright law to assist her bid to break the Guinness World Record and given her a list of all the songs she planned to perform.

    Following Afua’s unofficial breaking of the record at the time of this report, some netizens revisited the issue and began attacking Kwasi Aboagye for his derogatory comments. In light of Afua’s remarkable achievement and the backlash from Ghanaians, Kwasi Aboagye has decided to issue a public apology.

    He posted: “Apology It seems to me that a comment made on radio by me prior to the start of Afua Asantewaa’s SING A THON to encourage her to stay focus has been misconstrued—probably due to the tone of my voice. I will therefore like to apologize to Afua Asantewaa and everyone for the comment made and any unfortunate displeasure it might have caused. Go Afua!”

    Zapp Mallet apologize to Afua Asantewaa
    Zapp Mallet publicly apologized for his previous statement regarding Afua Asantewaa, which resulted in a massive backlash from Ghanaians.

    Renowned for his expertise in sound engineering and music, Zapp Mallet took to Twitter a few hours ago to specifically critique Asantewaa’s vocal abilities and perceived lack of stamina.

    Furthermore, the music producer asserted that Afua Asantewaa would be unable to accomplish her aspiration of singing continuously for three consecutive days.

    He said: “Even professional singers won’t attempt a feat like this without a voice coach around to be coaching what to do. No strategy. Just play, I will sing. I feel for Afua paa. Herrhh! Find some heavy to eat. Singing is for the strong. Don’t let deceive you. Now you see you can’t even hit the key? So off-key. All bcos you tire. Smh. Where are our “famed” voice coaches? The girl is damn tired and she’s losing her voice. Won’t somebody show her how to revamp it? With the way she’s singing? Smh”.

    However, the majority of Ghanaians, who have displayed immense support for Afua on her singathon journey, did not react favourably to his remarks and confronted him. Unable to withstand their criticism any longer, Zapp Mallet has now issued an apology.

    He added that he supports her just like every Ghanaian.

    “Guys, guys, guys, I’m so, so sorry. I just realized I was judging Afua Asantewaa so hard. Plz forgive me. I didn’t know the rules. But I said some of the things out of concern for her. Pls, don’t get me wrong. I’m behind her just like every Ghanaian,” he wrote on his Twitter page.

  • Afua Asantewa sheds tears declaring her deep love for Ebony (Video)

    Afua Asantewa sheds tears declaring her deep love for Ebony (Video)

    I wish Ebony was alive to witness my performance – Afua Asantewaa Aduonum

    Afua Asantewaa O. Aduonum, the Ghanaian Journalist who is set to attempt to break a Guinness world record for the longest singing marathon by an individual this December has declared her deep love for the late Ghanaian Dancehall artist, Ebony.

    According to her, she loves everything about the late singer who lost her life through a horrific car crash in February 2018. Afua said that Ebony’s passion for music won her heart as she could easily resonate with her.

    The journalist, made this statement while speaking in an interview with Joy Prime’s Roselyn Felli, when she was asked who she would have loved to see at the venue aside from her family.

    “She’s no more, Ebony. I loved her passion for music…She loved music and I could easily resonate with her. I remember I used to tell my husband during her performances that ‘I could do exactly what she is doing.’ But it is just unfortunate that I was an entrepreneur and you know in those positions you can’t do certain things.

    “And she just made it easier for me. You could feel that she had a free spirit regardless of whatever she was going through,” she said while shedding tears.

    Ms Aduonum sent in her application for the attempt and has been approved by the Guinness World Record board. She is expected to sing for over 117 hours or more in order to break the current record at 105 hours and was achieved by Sunil Waghmare (India) in Nagpur, India, from 3 to 7 March 2012.

    The news of her attempt has been well received by Ghanaians and some Ghanaian musicians including Shatta Wale, Sista Afia amongst others have openly thrown their support behind her.

    The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has also announced that it has officially partnered with her as she embarks on the amazing journey.