It’s disappointing news for Afua Asantewaa and her supporters that her Sing-A-Thon attempt did not meet the guidelines set by Guinness World Records. The rejection highlights the importance of adhering to strict rules and regulations when attempting to break records of this nature.
According to Guinness World Records, Afua Asantewaa’s attempt was unsuccessful due to not meeting the guidelines around recognized rest breaks.
Specifically, she rested for longer periods than the allocated time, which is five minutes every hour or 20 minutes after four hours.
The rules for a Sing-A-Thon attempt outlined by Guinness World Records include criteria such as continuous singing with only brief pauses allowed between songs, each piece of music lasting at least two minutes, and no repetition of songs within four hours.
Additionally, improvisation or jamming is not permitted, and applicants must maintain a playlist of all tunes performed.
While this setback may be disheartening, it’s encouraging to see the support and encouragement from Guinness World Records for Afua Asantewaa to attempt the record again in the future. This experience serves as a valuable learning opportunity, and with dedication and perseverance, she may yet achieve her goal of setting a world record in singing.