The Guinness World Records (GWR) has provided a detailed explanation on why Ghanaian media personality Afua Asantewaa’s second attempt at the longest individual singing marathon was disqualified.
In a formal communication issued on May 8, 2025, GWR clarified that Afua’s attempt was invalidated because she failed to adhere strictly to the official rest break guidelines required for such a record.
“Application disqualified – Our expert Record Managers have reviewed the evidence you provided and unfortunately this claim is not valid due to the guidelines (rules) not being met,” the GWR statement read.
The organization cited specific rule violations related to rest periods, stating, “Rest breaks are the only point where the claimant may stop performing the activity during the attempt,” and, “You are allowed 5 minutes rest for every continuously completed hour of activity.”
According to the detailed breakdown, Afua took a 15-minute break at 23:25 during Activity and Rest sequence 19 when she had only accumulated 5 minutes of rest time. “The record attempt was therefore failed at this point,” GWR explained. They also noted that at sequence 21, she took 105 minutes of rest when only 10 minutes of accrued rest time was available.
“We can only approve a record when all of the rules have been followed, as that is how we ensure fairness across all record attempts,” the statement continued. “We congratulate you on your efforts and hope you can understand our reasoning for the rejection.”
Despite the disqualification, Afua Asantewaa has maintained a gracious and determined spirit. In an earlier statement from her production team, she acknowledged the setback but emphasized her gratitude and resolve. “It’s been a challenging yet rewarding journey, and an incredible experience,” she stated.
“Having had the opportunity to explore my potential on the esteemed Guinness World Records platform on two occasions has led to discovery, growth, development, success, and life-altering events that have shaped my being.”
She further expressed appreciation to all who supported her, including traditional leaders, private companies, bloggers, and fans across Ghana and the global diaspora, concluding: “We will continue to make steady progress.”
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