Olaniyi Israel Adewale, a student at the Federal University of Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), completed a 200-hour drumming marathon to set a new world record for an individual.
Adewale, also known as Enny Percussions, began a 150-hour attempt on April 29 with an African talking drum.
After completing 150 hours of drumming, the 300-level computer science student opted to continue for another 50 hours.
Adewale stated that the Guinness World Records (GWR) acknowledged and approved his attempt.
“My deepest appreciation to every one who showed up, reposted, shared, engaged, comment, tell friends about this, and those who were cheering me up during live sessions,” he wrote on Instagram after concluding the feat.
“I am honestly not taking this love for granted, ofcourse beating African talking drum for 200 hours is the most challenging thing I experience as a percussionist, because this was the first time I am doing this.
“Thanks to Guinness world record @guinnessworldrecords for granting me approval to do so.
“Special thanks to @mlpercussions For sponsoring this official attempt, sent me cash and other materials to energize my interest on this new achievement, thanks to you sir, God will continue to enrich and bless you beyond measures ijn.
“And I must openly appreciate a great man with the oil of gladness who showed his impact on this challenge, I would never imagine @woliagba_ayoajewole will acknowledge and repost on his page I sincerely will ever appreciate this greatly sir, and thanks to all notable and loved Celebrities who engaged… Omor, I can’t start mentioning names.”
The longest marathon drumming by one individual is 150 hours and 1 minute. It was accomplished by Allister Brown in Lisburn, County Antrim, UK, from July 16 to July 22, 2023.
Allister undertook this effort to raise awareness about pancreatic cancer and in memory of his late companion. His efforts raised more than £25,000 for two charity that help pancreatic cancer and mental health.
