Read: How Afua Asantewaa ‘Swerved’ Being A Nurse—Father Reveals
In an exclusive interview with Tru News Report, Mr Yaw Ofosu Ofori, the father of Afua Asantewaa, shared insights into his daughter’s humble beginnings and her journey towards making history in connection with the Guinness World Record attempt for the longest individual singing marathon.
According to Mr Ofosu, despite his initial desire for her to become a nurse, Afua Asantewaa boldly forged her path. He recalled a moment when he discovered that she had written, with a black pen, her aspirations of becoming a public figure in the future, which she carefully placed inside a Bible.
Upon witnessing this, he decided to support her career choice wholeheartedly. Recognizing her passion, he enrolled her at the Ghana Institute of Journalism (GIJ) to pursue her dream of becoming a prominent figure in the country.
As she now strives to break the record for the longest singing marathon by an individual, it comes as no surprise to Mr. Yaw that she has become the center of attention.
On Saturday , December 24, at the stroke of midnight, Afua Asantewaa embarked on her quest to surpass the Guinness World Record for the longest individual singing marathon.
She aims to surpass the current record of 105 hours, which was achieved by an Indian in 2012. Since the announcement of her endeavour a few weeks ago, numerous Ghanaians have shown their unwavering support for Afua Asantewaa, expressing their jubilation on various social media platforms.
Upon concluding the interview, Mr. Yaw Ofosu Ofori expressed his gratitude to the Ghanaian people for their unwavering support for his daughter. He acknowledged that her representation of Ghana in this noble endeavour is truly heartening, and he deeply appreciates the backing she has received for this project.
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