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Afua Asantewaa Aduonum ends Singathon after 126hrs : 52mins
Ghana’s Afua Asantewaa Aduonum at 8am today ended her singing marathon aimed at breaking the Guinness World Record after sing for 126hrs : 52mins.
The mother of three started her singing marathon at midnight on Sunday, and defied all odds till Friday morning.
Many well meaning Ghanaians at the Akwaaba Village near the Airport to throw their support behind her to achieve her dream and make the country proud.
Addressing the gathering shortly after she ended her Singathon, Afua was optimistic that her achievement will motivate others to move out of their comfort zones to try other things.
She also thanked Ghanaians for their massive support, saying it was an overwhelming one.
On their part, the Medical team said they have gotten to a point that Afua Asantewaa’s health was of topmost priority to them and needed to make sure she was fine.
“We would have love for her to go probably till 12pm, however, at this point as a medical team we want to put a hold to it and protect Afua as much as we can, fatigue has set in,” they revealed.
The medical team assured that they will work on her and ensure she regained her strength.
Afua Asantewaa’ team led further announced that there would be an after-party at 6 pm at the Akwaaba Village today.
Afua Asantewaa Aduonum is attempting to break the longest singing marathon set by Sunil Waghmare, an Indian who sang for 105 hours in March 2012.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Ghanaian musician Ezecheal Kwasi Asimeng Frimpong, popularly known as Ancienth has released a new Palmwine single titled ‘Asukese Abena’.
The song is a celebration of love, culture, and the timeless wisdom embedded in Ghana’s traditional way of life.
According to him, the project is meant to remind people that Palmwine music is not a relic of the past.
“Through this project, I want people to understand that Palmwine music is not a relic of the past, it is a living heritage that still speaks powerfully to the present,” he said.
Ancienth traces his journey in Palmwine music to the pioneering work of Kwame Asare, also known as Jacob Sam, and the Kumasi Trio. He credits them with laying the foundation for one of Ghana’s most important musical traditions, a path that later generations continue to walk.
“I entered this space because I believe every nation must protect its cultural voice,” Ancienth explained, adding that “Palmwine music carries our stories, values, humour, history, and identity. Preserving it is not only a musical responsibility but also a cultural one.”
The musician described the journey as rewarding but challenging, noting that traditional music often receives less attention and investment compared to mainstream genres.
To strengthen the space, he is calling for greater support from the media, cultural institutions, educational bodies, and the public.
“My appeal to Ghanaians is simple, support indigenous music, because when a people lose their cultural sound, they gradually lose part of their identity,” he added.
As a torchbearer of Palmwine Music, Ancienth says his mission is to honour the legacy of the pioneers while introducing Palmwine music to new generations and audiences across the world.
Asukese Abena is now available on all digital platforms, including YouTube
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has expressed profound sorrow over the death of celebrated visual artist and Guinness World Record holder Sharon Dede Padi, popularly known as Padiki.
In a statement signed on behalf of the Chief Executive Officer, Maame Efua Houadjeto, the Authority said Padiki’s passing was a painful loss to Ghana’s tourism and creative sectors, as well as the nation at large.
“Padiki was more than a Guinness World Record holder. She was a beacon of resilience, determination, creativity, and youthful excellence whose remarkable achievement brought pride not only to herself and her family but also to Ghana,” the statement said.
It added that through her determination to dream big and push boundaries, she inspired countless young people to believe that passion, perseverance and hard work could make the impossible possible.
The Authority said Ghana had lost “one of its brightest ambassadors whose story embodied the spirit of innovation, excellence, and the boundless potential of our people”.
Maame Efua Houadjeto, together with the management and staff of the GTA, extended condolences to Padiki’s family, friends and loved ones, as well as all those inspired by her journey.
