Afua Asantewaa O. Aduonum, the young Ghanaian lady who attempted the Guinness World Record for the longest singing marathon by an individual, has expressed gratitude to Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia for procuring a voice-restoring medication for her following the marathon event.
To surpass the existing record of 105 hours, set by an Indian in 2012, Afua Asantewaa embarked on a five-day singing marathon, commencing at midnight on Sunday, December 24, and concluding at 7:00 am on December 29.
Throughout the marathon, she garnered praise despite facing various challenges both on and off the stage. Her determination and resilience gained admiration, not only from the public but also from the corporate world.
However, she encountered a setback when she lost her voice during the strenuous attempt. Dr. Bawumia, acknowledging her efforts, ordered a voice-restoring drug to assist her. Unfortunately, the medication arrived after she had completed the marathon.
Despite having concluded her record-breaking feat before the arrival of the drug, Afua expressed her appreciation for Dr. Bawumia’s gesture. In a social media post, she wrote, “Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia H.E. the Vice president of Ghana, ordered a drug to restore my lost voice during my record attempt unfortunately it arrived after I ended at 126 hours 52mins. This is very humbling and I appreciate this gesture.”
