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Giving Voice to Women: Nigerian Host Sets New World Record With Longest Interview
Giving Voice to Women: Nigerian Host Sets New World Record With Longest Interview
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The African soil, and Nigeria in particular, is rich in talented and resilient people. Last year, two Nigerian women set world records in cooking and... 25.04.2024, Sputnik Africa
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Clara Chizoba Kronborg, a Nigerian entrepreneur in the field of social media, has set the world record for the longest interview marathon, which lasted a total of 55 hours and 24 seconds, the Guinness Book of World Records (GWR) wrote on Wednesday.She dethroned the previous record holder, Pennsylvania-based podcaster Rob Oliver, who conducted an interview marathon in May 2022, lasting 37 hours and 44 minutes during which he interviewed 137 people.Kronborg, who is a host of a talk show on YouTube, spoke with ninety individuals from all walks of life, including politicians, entrepreneurs, content creators, actors, real estate agents and many others.Each guest's story of success in their chosen area was the focal point of the discussions.She lived in "relative poverty" in the city of Onitsha in southern Nigeria, and, having achieved success herself, she now empowers women on her channel.Recording, however, wasn't easy: her voice grew severely harsh and raspy, but she managed to prevent losing it by drinking lots of water. At the same time, the Nigerian had to wear adult diapers to try to compensate for the large amount of liquid she was consuming. And, what's even worse, her period started that day, causing her even more discomfort. She also struggled with neck and back pain and sleepiness.Kronborg did have five-minute pauses, though, to nap, change clothes or use the WC.However, the interviewer showed all her perseverance and endurance and successfully set a new record, although it all felt "surreal."It's worth noting that in late February, in a video where she explained her motivation to break the record, she said that she drew inspiration from many successful women, including Nigerian chef Hilda Baci, who set the record in the spring of 2023 by cooking for about 93 hours.Baci, however, was overthrown by Irish chef Alan Fisher, who set the individual cooking marathon record of 119 hours and 57 minutes in November 2023.Later that month, Kenyan chef Maliha Mohammed attempted to break Fisher's record by cooking for 150 hours and 11 seconds. Two months later, in January of this year, Ghanaian culinarian Failatu Abdul-Razak also competed for the right to enter the annals of the GWR; she completed the 227-hour marathon.However, Guinness did not count these attempts and Fisher is still the record holder.
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Giving Voice to Women: Nigerian Host Sets New World Record With Longest Interview
13:47 25.04.2024 (Updated: 13:56 25.04.2024) Christina Glazkova
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The African soil, and Nigeria in particular, is rich in talented and resilient people. Last year, two Nigerian women set world records in cooking and wig-making. Now it's time to move from actions to words.
Clara Chizoba Kronborg, a Nigerian entrepreneur in the field of social media, has set the world record for the longest interview marathon, which lasted a total of 55 hours and 24 seconds, the Guinness Book of World Records (GWR)
wrote on Wednesday.
She dethroned the previous record holder, Pennsylvania-based podcaster Rob Oliver, who conducted an interview marathon in May 2022, lasting 37 hours and 44 minutes during which he interviewed 137 people.
Kronborg, who is a host of a
talk show on YouTube, spoke with ninety individuals from all walks of life, including politicians, entrepreneurs, content creators, actors, real estate agents and many others.
Each guest's story of success in their chosen area was the focal point of the discussions.
"This record attempt was about bringing together diverse individuals, sharing their inspiring narratives, and forging meaningful connections on a global scale," Kronborg was quoted as saying.
She lived in "relative poverty" in the city of Onitsha in southern
Nigeria, and, having achieved success herself, she now empowers women on her channel.
"I am committed to amplifying voices, particularly those of hardworking women, and using their stories to inspire others facing similar challenges," Kronborg noted.
Recording, however, wasn't easy: her
voice grew severely harsh and raspy, but she managed to prevent losing it by drinking lots of water. At the same time, the Nigerian had to wear adult diapers to try to compensate for the large amount of liquid she was consuming. And, what's even worse, her period started that day, causing her even more discomfort. She also struggled with neck and back
pain and sleepiness.
Kronborg did have five-minute pauses, though, to
nap, change clothes or use the WC.
However, the interviewer showed all her perseverance and endurance and successfully set a new record, although it all felt "surreal."
“Recalling everything I went through physically, mentally, financially, emotionally – it feels so unreal,” she said. “I am extremely proud of this accomplishment because I know lives have been touched and changed. This achievement is dedicated to all those who dare to dream and persist, regardless of the challenges they face,” Kronborg said, as cited by the GWR.
It's worth noting that in late February, in a
video where she explained her motivation to break the record, she said that she drew inspiration from many successful women, including Nigerian chef Hilda Baci, who
set the record in the spring of 2023 by cooking for about 93 hours.
Baci, however, was overthrown by Irish chef
Alan Fisher, who set the individual cooking marathon record of 119 hours and 57 minutes in November 2023.
Later that month, Kenyan chef Maliha Mohammed
attempted to break Fisher's record by cooking for 150 hours and 11 seconds. Two months later, in January of this year, Ghanaian culinarian
Failatu Abdul-Razak also competed for the right to enter the annals of the GWR; she completed the 227-hour marathon.
However, Guinness did not count these attempts and Fisher is still the record holder.
