<\/p>\n
Ewa sang for a total of 31 hours from December 27-28 to become the first holder of this world record.<\/p>\n
The 29-year-old from Lagos, Nigeria, said she took on this challenge to \u201cpromote peace and unity\u201d and to inspire confidence in young people.<\/p>\n
\u201cSince childhood, I’ve been preparing for this moment. I was often put on stage to lead and perform at my school’s Christmas carols,\u201d Ewa revealed.<\/p>\n
Throughout her world record attempt, Ewa sang classic Christmas songs such as \u201cDeck the Halls\u201d, \u201cFrosty the Snowman\u201d, \u201cSilent Night\u201d and numerous others. She was not allowed to repeat any song within one hour. (Related article:\u00a0Nigerian woman sets new Guinness World Record for longest handmade wig<\/a>)<\/p>\n Just like all other \u2018longest marathon\u2019 record attempts, after every continuous hour of singing, Ewa was permitted a five-minute rest break, which could be accumulated if not taken. These were the only times that she could eat, sleep, or use the bathroom.<\/p>\n The prolonged spells of singing took their toll on Ewa, who battled fatigue, throat pain and stomach problems during her sing-a-thon.<\/p>\n \u201cThe most challenging period for me was between the eighth and 12th hours,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n \u201cI had consumed a drink that caused mild food poisoning symptoms, forcing me to hold in flatulence to avoid public embarrassment. I was simultaneously experiencing profuse sweating, stomach, head, and throat aches, along with an urgent need to use the restroom.\u201d<\/p>\n Although she overcame this hurdle, her throat pain then began to worsen, and after 20 hours it had \u201cintensified to an unbearable level.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cBy the 20th hour, I was desperate for a miraculous reprieve,\u201d Ewa admitted.<\/p>\n She considered giving up, but fortunately, she was able to persevere through the pain and did not let it affect her ability to sing.<\/p>\n Ewa, who works as a software engineer and also runs her clothing brand, says she\u2019s thrilled to have earned this Guinness World Records title and is \u201cstill buzzing with excitement\u201d.<\/p>\n Having created her own music genre called \u201cAfro-Solk\u201d, which stemmed from the fusion of Afro-pop, soul, and folk music, Ewa is excited to see where her singing career goes from here.<\/p>\n \u201cIt’s incredible to consider all the limitless possibilities that lie ahead,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n \u201cI can’t wait to explore and make the most of them!\u201d<\/p>\n Watch video:\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n