Ghanaians who achieved Guinness World Records in 2024

Ghana witnessed an impressive number of Guinness World Record breakers in 2024.

As the year comes to a close, let’s celebrate these extraordinary individuals and their remarkable achievements.

1. Abdul Hakim Awal

Abdul Hakim Awal set the record for the longest time hugging a tree, achieving a duration of 24 hours, 21 minutes, and 4 seconds. This feat took place in Kumasi from 22 to 23 May 2024. Abdul undertook this challenge to raise awareness about the importance of afforestation.

2. Abubakar Tahiru

Abubakar Tahiru, a forestry student at Auburn University, earned the title for the most trees hugged by an individual in one hour. He hugged 1,123 trees in Auburn, Alabama, USA, on 25 March 2024.

3. Akosua Mantey Roselyn

Akosua Mantey Roselyn set the record for the longest marathon applying makeup, clocking 103 hours, 25 minutes, and 33 seconds on 3 April 2024. Through this attempt, Akosua aimed to raise awareness about teaching vocational skills to reduce early marriages in certain countries.

4. Jephthah Osarfo Appiah

Jephthah Osarfo Appiah secured the record for the longest video game marathon playing a football (soccer) game by an individual. He played for 100 hours and 7 minutes in Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria, from 1 to 6 May 2024.

5. André Ayew

Ghana’s Black Stars captain, André Ayew, equaled the record for the most appearances in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) by a player, with a total of 36 appearances. This record was first achieved by Rigobert Song (Cameroon) from 13 January 1996 to 31 January 2010 and later matched by André Ayew from 20 January 2008 to 22 January 2024.

6. Felicity Asantewaa

Felicity Asantewaa broke the record for the most cars washed in eight hours by an individual, cleaning 60 cars on 9 March 2024.

7. Chelsea-Abigail Owusu Ansah

Chelsea-Abigail Owusu Ansah earned the Guinness World Record for the most heads of hair locked by an individual in eight hours, locking 27 heads on 6 March 2024. Passionate about her craft, Chelsea has worked tirelessly to make hair-locking her profession.

These achievements highlight Ghana’s talent, determination, and potential for greatness. As we celebrate these remarkable milestones, we eagerly anticipate what 2025 has in store.

Source: Guinness World Records (GWR)

By: Cyril Senason Anani

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