Ghanaians who achieved Guinness World Records in 2024
Discover the inspiring stories of Ghanaians who broke Guinness World Records in 2024, from tree-hugging marathons to makeup artistry, video gaming, and more.
Ghana witnessed an impressive number of Guinness World Record breakers in 2024.
Let’s celebrate these extraordinary individuals and their remarkable achievements as the year ends.
1. Abdul Hakim Awal
Abdul Hakim Awal set the record for the longest time hugging a tree, achieving 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. Akosua aimed to raise awareness about teaching vocational skills to reduce early marriages in certain countries through this attempt.
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.
