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GWR: Longest interview marathon contender quits due to medical reasons

The camp of Barima Kaakyire Agyemang, the Ghanaian presenter who was attempting to break the Guinness World Record of the longest interview marathon, has announced the cancellation of the challenge.

In a press statement shared on March 31, 2024, on Facebook, it stated that the challenge was called off based on medical advice from doctors.

“We are saddened to announce that the attempt to break the Guinness longest interview marathon record by Emmanuel Agyemang has been called off on medical grounds,” the statement said.

The statement mentioned that Emmanuel Agyemang broke the standing record by achieving 37 hours and 44 minutes.

However, the presenter in his bid to continue was advised to cancel the show due to health reasons.

“After a grueling 37 hours and 44 minutes, Emmanuel broke the current record on March 30, 2024. However, as he continued the attempt, the doctors advised that he called off the attempts on medical grounds.

“We want to commend Emmanuel on his efforts and determination in attempting to break the record. His passion and commitment to this endeavour are truly inspiring. We wish him a speedy recovery and look forward to seeing him attempt the record again in the future,” parts of the statement read.

Emmanuel Agyemang, popularly known as Barima Kaakyire Agyemang, began the interview marathon on March 29, 2024, at Bayview Village in Accra.

The challenge lasted for two days, with the presenter attaining a record of 37 hours and 44 minutes.

The current longest interview holder, Rob Oliver broke the record with 37 hours 44 minutes, and 17 secs in May 2022.

Check out the press release 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. In addition to his media ventures, Solomon serves as a Brand Ambassador for Alabuga, a prominent Russian industrial company, representing their interests and expansion across Africa. 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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