Ghanaian entrepreneur and Guinness World Record aspirant, Afua Asantewaa, has set the record straight regarding her initial sing-a-thon attempt, clarifying that the only contribution she received from a government official was medication.
In a March 13, 2025, interview with Nana Romeo, shared on Instagram, Afua Asantewaa denied claims that she had been gifted cars and an apartment by the previous administration. She emphasized that the only thing she received was medication to help with her sore throat, provided by the former Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, during his visit.
“I did not receive anything from the government. The only thing I received was medication to soothe my throat, and that came from the former Vice President when he visited me during the performance,” she stated.
Afua Asantewaa further explained that while she was informed of various gifts and financial support from individuals and organizations throughout her contest, most of these contributions never reached her directly. “I was told that people gave gifts and cash. However, it would be dishonest to claim that I received them directly, as I was working with a team, and most of these items were handled by them. Additionally, some individuals wore T-shirts bearing my name, but I do not even have a record of those who supported me financially,” she shared.
She also addressed the recent rumours about her receiving a house and an apartment from the government after her Guinness World Record attempt. “Recently, I came across online claims that I had been gifted a V8 vehicle. Some people are upset with me, believing that I have misused state funds. However, this is not true. There are also false claims that I was given an apartment, but I am currently residing in my own home,” she clarified.
As Ghanaians continue to follow her journey, all eyes are now on Afua Asantewaa as she makes her second attempt at the Guinness World Record sing-a-thon.
