"Entrance is Free": Nigerian Man Organises 130-Hour Entertainment Marathon to Set a Guinness World Record

"Entrance is Free": Nigerian Man Organises 130-Hour Entertainment Marathon to Set a Guinness World Record

  • A Nigerian man is set to embark on an ambitious entertainment marathon that will see him stand and talk for 130 hours
  • In a brief chat with Legit.ng, the entertainer, Nwota Chukwuemeka Walter, vowed to set a new record with the entertain-a-thon
  • He said the entrance to the event venue would be free, and he has registered with the Guinness World Records

A Nigerian MC is set to kickstart a 130-hour entertainment marathon which means standing and talking to an audience non-stop.

In a short chat with Legit.ng, MC Nwota Chukwuemeka Walter said he has applied and received approval from the Guinness World Records to hold the event.

Photos of MC Nwota Chukwuemeka Walter.
The MC said he is set to embark on a 130-hour entertainment marathon. Photo credit: MC Walter.
Source: Original

According to the MC, he is aiming to set a new world record by standing and entertaining an audience for 130 hours.

Read also

Life begins at 30: Mr Macaroni, Broda Shaggi, 3 other celebrities clocking the milestone age in 2023

He told Legit.ng:

PAY ATTENTION: Follow us on Instagram - get the most important news directly in your favourite app!

"After writing and getting approval from the Guinness World Record. I am attempting to be the first individual that will set a world record as I stand to entertain people for 130 hours."

When asked if he would be able to go through with the exercise, MC Walter said he likes giving himself a daring target.

His words:

"I have always liked to give myself a daring target yearly. I will be the only one on state."

Also, he said he would not charge people who would want to gain entrance into the entertain-a-thon venue.

Latest attempt on Guinness World Record to hold in Abakaliki

He said the event will hold at Citihub, Abakaliki, the capital of Ebonyi state, from July 18 to 23.

Read also

Guinness World Record: Lady who set out to make 'longest handmade wig' speaks about her experience

The quest to break or set Guinness World Records among Nigerians became intensified due to the success story of Hilda Baci, who cooked for 93 hours and 11 minutes.

Her story became a reference point for those who wish to be known through their crafts.

Chef Dammy plans new cookathon in July

In a related story, Legit.ng reported that Chef Damilola Adeparusi revealed her intention to cook for 150 hours.

The chef said the new cooking marathon with take place in July 2023.

Her first cooking marathon attracted widespread controversy as some accused her of attempting to outshine Hilda Baci.

Source: Legit.ng

Authors:
Israel Usulor avatar

Israel Usulor (Human-Interest editor) Israel Usulor is a journalist who has 9 years of experience. He worked at The Prime Newspaper and has published articles in TheCable Newspaper. Israel graduated with distinction from Fidei Polytechnic (Mass Commun, 2016). Israel has interviewed Zannah Mustapha, the man who helped negotiate the release of Chibok Girls, and Kunle Adeyanju, who rode a bike from London to Lagos. He covered exclusive stories on Chef Dami during her Guinness World Records cookathon. Email: israel.usulor@corp.legit.ng.