Английская Википедия:Afua Asantewaa
Шаблон:Short description Шаблон:Use dmy dates Шаблон:Infobox person Afua Owusu Asantewaa Aduonum (born 11 May 1990), better known as Afua Asantewaa, is a Ghanaian media personality, journalist, and entrepreneur. She is the chief executive officer of Askof Productions Ltd, organizers of the Ghana Outstanding Women Awards, the Pose For Africa Models Reality Show, and Miss Kidi Ghana.
In December 2023, she attempted to break the Guinness World Record for the longest individual singing marathon. She sang for 126 hours and 52 minutes.
Early life and career
Afua Asantewaa Aduonum was born on 11 May 1990.
Asantewaa began her career as a journalist and worked for several Ghanaian media companies. She is the chief executive officer of Askof Productions Ltd, organizers of the Ghana Outstanding Women Awards, the Pose For Africa Models Reality Show, and Miss Kidi Ghana.[1][2]
Asantewaa is married to sports journalist Kofi Aduonum.[3] They have three children.[4]
Longest singing marathon record
In December 2023, Asantewaa announced she would be attempting to break the record for the longest individual singing marathon.[5][6][7][8][9][10][11] She began singing on 24 December 2023, at Akwaaba village, located in Accra, Ghana. She broke the record on 28 December 2023.[12][13] On 29 December 2023, Asantewaa concluded her attempt, having sung for 126 hours and 52 minutes.[14][15][16][17] The record has yet to be verified.[18]
The reigning world record holder for the longest singing marathon in the Guinness Book of Records, Sunil Waghmare, sang for 105 hours in 2012.[19][20] Many prominent Ghanaian individuals also travelled to show their support and appreciation for Asantewaa. This includes Ghanaian musicians such as KiDi, Kuami Eugene, Kojo Antwi, Fancy Gadam, Sista Afia, Efya, Wendy Shay, Celestine Donkor, Obaapa Christy; actors such as Nana Ama McBrown, Salinko, Akrobeto, and Fella Makafui, as well as Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia.[21]
Following her attempt, Asantewaa was named tourism ambassador.[22][23][24]
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