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In 2024, several Ghanaians attempted and succeeded in breaking the Guinness World Record in various fields, including the longest hours spent cooking, singing, hugging trees, applying makeup, and more. <\/p>\n

Below are some fascinating stories of Ghanaians who achieved Guinness World Records in 2024:<\/p>\n

Ace Liam Nana Sam Ankrah<\/b><\/p>\n

Ace Liam, who has been painting since he was six months old, was confirmed as the Guinness World Record holder for the Youngest Male Artist on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. <\/p>\n

This one-year-old Ghanaian artist set the record during

\nan attempt in Accra from January 18 to January 20, 2024, breaking the previous record held by 3-year-old American Lante Lamb.<\/p>\n

Abdul Hakim Awal<\/b><\/p>\n

Abdul Hakim Awal, a 23-year-old journalist from Kumasi, set the world record for the longest time spent hugging a tree, completing 24 hours, 21 minutes, and 4 seconds. <\/p>\n

The event, held at the Kumasi Cultural Centre from May 22 to 23, 2024, aimed to raise awareness about forest conservation. <\/p>\n

Abdul pledged to plant a new tree for each minute of his record, totaling 1,461 trees. <\/p>\n

The previous record of 16 hours was held by Ugandan environmental activist Faith Patricia Ariokot.<\/p>\n

Abubakar Tahiru<\/b><\/p>\n

Abubakar Tahiru, a Ghanaian forestry student at Auburn University in Alabama and environmental activist, set a new world record on March 25, 2024, for the most trees hugged in one hour. <\/p>\n

The 29-year-old hugged 1,123 trees, averaging nearly 19 per minute. Abubakar\u2019s love for nature and its conservation stemmed from his upbringing in a farming community in Tepa, Ghana.<\/p>\n

Roselyn Akosua Mantey<\/b><\/p>\n

On April 3, 2024, Roselyn Akosua Mantey, a talented makeup artist, made history by breaking the Guinness World Record for the longest marathon applying makeup. <\/p>\n

The feat began on Wednesday, April 3, and ended on Sunday, April 7, 2024, after an incredible five days of continuous makeup application. <\/p>\n

Before Roselyn\u2019s groundbreaking achievement, the previous record stood at 24 hours.<\/p>\n

Jephthah Appiah<\/b><\/p>\n

Jephthah Osarfo Appiah set the Guinness World Record for the longest video game marathon playing a sports game, completing 100 hours and 7 minutes. <\/p>\n

The event took place in Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria, from May 1 to 6, 2024. Jephthah\u2019s goal was to inspire the gaming community and encourage African youth to believe in their potential.<\/p>\n

Andr\u00e9 Ayew<\/b><\/p>\n

Black Stars Captain Andr\u00e9 Ayew equaled the record for the most appearances in the Africa Cup of Nations, with 36 appearances, a record previously held by Cameroon\u2019s Rigobert Song. <\/p>\n

Ayew reached this milestone from January 2008 to January 22, 2024, after playing in eight tournaments, including the 2023 edition.<\/p>\n

Felicity Asantewaa<\/b><\/p>\n

On March 9, 2024, Felicity Asantewaa set the record for the most cars washed in eight hours by an individual, washing 60 cars. <\/p>\n

She broke the previous record by washing five more cars.<\/p>\n

Chelsea-Abigail Owusu Ansah<\/b><\/p>\n

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 March 6, 2024. <\/p>\n

Chelsea\u2019s dedication to her craft has made hair-locking her profession.<\/p>\n

Evans Aryee<\/b><\/p>\n

Belgium-based Ghanaian strength athlete, Evans Aryee, nicknamed ‘Hulk,’ set a new Guinness World Record for the fastest 400kg incline frame carry over 10 meters.<\/p>\n

The event took place on January 26, 2024, in Milan, Italy, where he completed the task in just 8.07 seconds.<\/p>\n

Evans is also the all-time Belgian deadlift record holder.<\/p>\n

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Abdul Hakim Awal<\/p>\n

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Abubakar Tahiru<\/p>\n

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Felicia Asantewaa<\/p>\n

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Andre Ayew<\/p>\n

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Jephthah Appiah<\/p>\n

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Evans Aryee<\/p>\n

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