Atinga’s kebab-athon came to a disappointing end when he failed to break the Guinness World Record for the longest kebab-making session. The highly anticipated event took place in April at Legon City Mall in Accra, drawing many patrons. Despite the setback, Atinga expressed his deep gratitude to his fans and sponsors for their unwavering support throughout the challenge.
According to Atinga, his attempt was disqualified due to a mistake during one of his breaks. During rest break sequence 17, he took extra minutes that were not properly recorded, violating the official rules of the record attempt. This mishap led to the disqualification of his kebab-athon.
Although he didn’t achieve his goal, Atinga viewed the experience positively. He said it gave him the opportunity to showcase his culinary skills and connect with his supporters. Looking forward, Atinga is now preparing to host Ghana’s first-ever kebab festival in May 2025. The festival will bring together kebab makers to demonstrate their skills, and various vendors will also join in the celebration.
This year, several Ghanaians have attempted to break or set new Guinness World Records in hopes of making history. These ambitious attempts have included a singing marathon, cooking marathon, dancing marathon, longest tree-hugging attempt, and longest reading session. While some participants failed during the attempt or were disqualified after review by the Guinness World Record team, a few managed to succeed. Notably, ace Liam made history as the youngest artist in the world.
With such high hopes and a competitive spirit, Ghanaians continue to strive for recognition in the Guinness World Records. Atinga’s kebab-athon may have fallen short, but it sets the stage for even more exciting attempts in the future.
