Rename part of Akwaaba Village after my wife – Afua Asantewaa’s husband appeals
Kofi Aduonum, the husband of Guinness World Records candidate Afua Asantewaa, has passionately appealed to the state to honour his wife by renaming part of the Akwaaba Village after the wife.
According to the husband, naming the specific venue where the wife performed the Sing-A-Thon after her would allow generations to learn about the historic event that caught the attention of people worldwide for some years to come.
He further explained that his wife has played a pivotal role in promoting Ghana, and it was proper that something was done to honour her.
“Akwaaba Village is a perfect name, but I think it is high time we honoured my wife, Asantewaa. They should give her a space, maybe Asantewaa’s stage or Asantewaa’s corner.
“It will serve as a tourist site. Those who watched it on TV, anytime they visit Accra, will visit it and know where the lady performed. It is a personal appeal, but I believe it should be considered”.
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This appeal was made by the husband after the Guinness World Records announced that Afua Asantewaa was unsuccessful in her attempt to set a new world record for the longest singing marathon by an individual.
Officials at the Guinness World Records indicate that Afua Asantewaa’s attempt was unsuccessful because she did not adhere to some of their rules.
“Afua Asantewaa’s singathon attempt was not successful due to guidelines around ”rest break timings” not being met.
“These rules are standard across all of our ‘longest marathon’ records,” they noted.
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