Afua Asantewaa
The Ghanaian woman Afua Asantewaa, who is aiming to beat the record for the longest singing marathon, has disclosed several rules that both she and the attendees at the event must follow.
While many of the guidelines provided by the Guinness World Record (GWR) are flexible, she pointed out in an interview with Joy Prime's Prime Morning that deviating too much from the guidelines could harm her attempt.
Miss Asantewaa stated that she must, among other things, record all of her practice and preparations, including interviews, and add them to the video of her real effort as supporting documentation.
For the attempt itself, the young lady says she is allowed to sit, stand and lie down as long as she is singing, it does not matter.
Miss Asantewaa stated that, in contrast to music shows, she is unable to hum the songs, jam to them like musicians do, or add drums. She is able to converse throughout song breaks.
She clarified that she would be performing like she was at a karaoke bar.
Miss Asantewaa also mentioned that she is permitted to take five-minute breaks every hour or twenty-minute breaks every four hours.
She said she could take longer breaks, but she might have to defend her decision by pointing out that GWR breaks are advised to maintain focus and a smooth workflow.
She also mentioned that a log will be kept to track everything she does in between.
Miss Asantewaa said she does not have a strategy for how she will sleep throughout the almost five-day event since she is worried about sleeping too little or too much and getting a headache.
Miss Asantewaa reminded the audience that in order to avoid interfering with the process, they must behave appropriately.
She clarified that while audience members are free to clap, wave, and dance, they are not allowed to sing too loudly. She pointed out that since GWR merely wants to hear her voice, singing too loudly could distort the audio and lessen the hours she has invested.
Miss Asantewaa said that since this is an attempt, people shouldn't celebrate too soon.
"Let's treat it like any other day," she added, adding that people can celebrate if the record is beaten.
It is anticipated that Miss Asantewaa would surpass the record for the longest singing marathon—105 hours—by herself.
In an event that will take place over nearly five days, from December 24 to 27, 2023, she is predicted to break the record.
Miss Aduonum will only perform Ghanaian music throughout the 117-hour event, which includes gospel, highlife, and hiplife songs.