Nigerian broadcaster claims world record for longest marathon hosting radio talk show

George Iniabasi Essien

By John Ogunsemore

Nigerian broadcaster, George Iniabasi Essien has been officially presented with his Guinness World Records certificate for longest marathon hosting a radio talk show.

Essien, better known as Mighty George, took to X to celebrate the feat on Wednesday.

Sharing a photo of the certificate, he wrote, “It’s official!

“A win for Nigeria, a win for Africa.

“To the dreamers, believers, and hard workers, I dedicate this achievement to you. May it inspire you to keep pushing boundaries.

“PS: My Naija people, do your thing, let’s get the world to know our latest achievement.”

Essien, a radio broadcaster with two decades of experience, clocked 105 hours between April 27 to May 1, 2025 on Comfort 95.1 FM, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, to claim the record.

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