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Drumming Marathon: FUOYE student completes 200-hour record attempt

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Drumming Marathon: FUOYE student completes 200-hour record attempt

A student at Federal University, Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), Olaniyi Israel Adewale achieves a new individual world record by completing a 200-hour drumming marathon.

Adewale initiated a 150-hour drumming session on April 29 using an African talking drum, aiming to achieve the Guinness World Record title for the longest drumming marathon.

Drumming Marathon: FUOYE student completes 200-hours record attempt

Upon reaching the 150-hour milestone, the 300-level computer science student whose attempt was approved by the Guinness World Records (GWR) opted to extend the drumming marathon by an additional 50 hours.

On completion of his 200-hour mark, he extended a heartfelt appreciation to his fans and supporters on his Instagram page.

In a post, he wrote;

“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”

“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.”

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