Ghanaian presenter and Broadcast Journalist, Barima Kaakyire Agyemang, has called off his longest interview marathon 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 from his team added that Kaakyire 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.
Kaakyire Agyemang begun his interview marathon on March 29, 2024 at the Bayview Village in Accra.
He managed to embark on two days of the marathon instead of the planned three days attaining a feat of 37 hours and 44 minutes.
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This is not too far from the current record by Rob Oliver with an astonishing 37 hours and 44 minutes and 17 secs in May 2022.