Guinness World Record has officially acknowledged and confirmed Samson Olalekan Ajao, our Iwo-born hero, as the new record holder for the longest marathon reading aloud!
Samson Olalekan Ajao read for an extraordinary 215 hours and 2 seconds, surpassing the previous record of 124 hours set by Rybai Isakov from Bursa, Turkey.
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Ajao began this impressive feat on May 6, 2024, at Adolak Conference Hall in Osogbo, reading for 10 days straight and covering around 100 books.
This record-breaking feat earned him a visit with the Oluwo of Iwoland, Ọba (Dr) AbdulRosheed Adéwálé Akanbi, who praised his efforts and presented him with a copy of his book, “Code of Kings.”
The achievement made by Samson Ajao is not just a win for him but for Iwo, Osun and Nigeria at large. Let’s celebrate this huge milestone!
Read more about it on the official website:
https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/longest-marathon-reading-aloud
