Ekiti chief breaks Guinness World Record for longest TV watching marathon

Atofarati, a community leader and creative artist, who began the marathon television-watching challenge on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, ended it on Monday, January 1, 2024 after clocking the targeted 120 hours in Ado Ekiti, the capital of Ekiti State.
The moment was glamorous with a huge presence of supporters across gender and age brackets, singing songs of victory and celebrating the graceful completion of the challenge.
Atofarati, who said he was out to break the 94-hour record set by Fragoso, the current GWR holder in the category, is a web developer from New York and has held the record since 2016. Atofarati expressed hope that he would be certified by GWR after the verification of his evidence. In a chat in Ado Ekiti on Monday, Atofarati said, 'We are optimistic about being recognized as the new record holder because all the guidelines outlined in our Personal Guidelines were meticulously and diligently followed.'
All our evidence requirements are ready because they have been treated in real-time. They will be reviewed and submitted to GWR within the next 72 hours.

Atofarati, who appreciates Nigerians for their support during the exercise, says it is a privilege to have represented Nigeria in the competition. He says, 'By tomorrow (Tuesday), I will make the first appearance in Ilawe Ekiti where I will celebrate the success with about 100 widows.'
Watching TV for 120 hours has strengthened my knowledge base because I am better informed about the world and happenings around me which I believe will further enhance my capacity to deliver.
“I am of the belief that the exercise has further added value to tourism benefits in Nigeria. I thank Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State; Senator Biodun Olujimi; and the Director General, Ekiti State Bureau of Tourism Development, Amb. Wale Ojo-Lanre for encouragement and support."
“I also appreciate the Alawe of Ilawe Ekiti, Oba Adebanji Alabi; former Deputy Speaker of Ekiti State, Segun Adewumi; Ekiti State former Commissioner for Works, Mrs Funmi Ogun; Mrs Lanre Fajuyi; the host community under Elder Sunday Agunbiade; host of others too numerous to mention and my wife, Mrs Orobosa Atofarati.”