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GWR: Ghanaians throng Legon City Mall as Khebab-a-thon reaches day 3

It seems the ‘thon’ craze in Ghana has taken another turn as CEO of God’s Time Khebab, Atinga Nsobila Joel, has embarked on an attempt to set a new Guinness World Record for the longest barbecue marathon.

The much-anticipated quest began on April 11, 2024, coinciding with the Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations, and is set to conclude on April 14, 2024.

Aiming for a staggering 90 hours, Joel is determined to surpass the current record of 80 hours held by Jan Greeff (USA & South Africa) while producing an astounding 10,000 sticks of kebab at Accra’s Legon City Mall.

Joel’s endeavour has attracted many Ghanaians, who have flocked to the mall to witness the event and enjoy the complimentary sticks of kebab, as seen in viral videos.

Sharing his motivations in an interview before the attempt, Joel revealed that the kebab business is a legacy passed down from his father, who has supported his education from primary school through university.

With this marathon, he aims to challenge the stereotype that the kebab business is reserved for the uneducated.

Joel’s attempt adds to a series of efforts by Ghanaians to achieve world records, following in the footsteps of Afua Asantewaa and Chef Faila, whose previous attempts were unsuccessful, and Kaakyire Agyemang and Adu Sarfowaa, who await official confirmation as record holders.

View scenes from the attempt below

 

Source: www.ghanaweb.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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