Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia has expressed confidence in Afua Asantewaa Aduonum’s historic singing marathon, set to commence on December 24.
The broadcast journalist’s goal is to surpass the current Guinness World Record for the longest individual singing marathon in Ghana, held by Indian singer Sunil Waghmare.
Waghmare’s remarkable record, established by singing for 105 hours from March 3 to March 7, 2012, is currently at 102 hours.
The New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) presidential candidate, conveying support on Facebook, said, “Wishing Afua Asantewaa O Aduonum all the best as she takes on the challenge of breaking the singathon record set by Indian singer Sunil Waghmare. Your passion and talent shine brightly, and I’m confident you’ll definitely make history. Keep singing your heart out! We are with you.”
Aduonum, a mother of three, commenced the marathon with Osibisa’s iconic track ‘Woyaya’ and seamlessly transitioned into a medley of seasonal Ghanaian gospel hits by artistes such as Tagoe Sisters, Daughters of Glorious Jesus, Yaw Sarpong, and Esther Smith.
Demonstrating versatility, she shifted to secular tunes by popular artistes including Shatta Wale, Ebony Reigns, Wendy Shay, Kuami Eugene, KiDi, Adina, Samini, Sarkodie, Black Sherif, among others.
The remarkable event unfolds at the Akwaaba Village in Accra, drawing attention and support from various quarters.