A member of Afua Asantewaa’s crew, leisure analyst Tilly Akua Nipaa, has addressed current claims made by the singer concerning an absence of help from the federal government throughout her Guinness World Record (GWR) singing marathon try.
Claims of presidency help debunked
Throughout a media interview, Tilly refuted Afua Asantewaa’s suggestion that she obtained no governmental assistance, stating clearly that the crew was supplied with meals, monetary contributions, and different gadgets—notably from the workplace of the previous Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia.
I used to be directed by Socrates Sarfo to ship the gadgets to the singathon venue, and I did so personally. I additionally took images as proof of the donation, Tilly defined.
Photographs emerge supporting donation claims
Photographs have since surfaced on-line, allegedly backing Tilly’s claims. The photographs present meals packages, bottles of water, and different gadgets being handed over to the crew. Notably, Afua Asantewaa’s husband was noticed within the images main the crew as they obtained the packages.
Afua Asantewaa has constantly downplayed strategies that she obtained substantial help from the state throughout her record-breaking attempt. She beforehand said that the one factor she obtained from Dr Bawumia was throat medication to assist her handle vocal pressure.
The one factor I obtained from the previous Vice President was medication for my sore throat, which I’ve saved as a logo of how significant the gesture was, she shared.
Followers had been initially stunned by Afua’s revelation, believing she had obtained extra tangible help from state officers. Nevertheless, the most recent developments, together with photographic proof and testimony from her personal crew member, recommend there could also be extra complexity to the story than initially perceived by the general public.
I acquired nothing from authorities however sore throat medication from Bawumia – Afua Asantewaa
Ghanaian entrepreneur and Guinness World Document aspirant, Afua Asantewaa, has clarified that the only contribution she obtained from a government official throughout her preliminary sing-a-thon try was medicine. In a March 13, 2025, interview with Nana Romeo, which was shared on Instagram, Afua Asantewaa refuted claims that she had been gifted automobiles and an condo by the earlier administration.