A celebrated Ghanaian makeup artist, Roselyn Akosua Mantey has officially presented her Guinness World Record certificate for the longest marathon applying makeup to the Ghana Tourism Authority.
According to the Ghana Tourism Authority, the achievement not only for Roselyn Mantey but also for the promotion of Ghanaian beauty and entrepreneurship on an international platform.
She achieved the record for the longest marathon applying makeup, clocking an impressive 103 hours, 25 minutes, and 33 seconds on April 3,2024.
Speaking during the presentation ceremony in Accra, Roselyn Mantey recounted her inspiring journey to achieving the record.
“It wasn’t just about breaking a record,” she said. “It was about showcasing the importance of acquiring skills and promoting Ghanaian-made beauty brands.”
Roselyn’s record-breaking attempt was not without its challenges.
She recounted how, during the five-day “makeup-a-thon,” she faced sleepless nights, health issues within her team, and moments of self-doubt.
However, her determination and perseverance kept her going.
“I had moments where I felt like giving up, but I kept thinking about the impact this record could have on young girls and women in Ghana,” Roselyn said. “I wanted to show them that with hard work and dedication, they can achieve their dreams.”
Through her achievement, Roselyn says she hopes to inspire a new generation of young Ghanaians to acquire vocational skills and pursue their passions. “Learning a skill is very important in our day-to-day life,” she said.
On his part, Deputy CEO of the Ghana Tourism Authority, Abeiku Agrey Santana expressed the organization’s pride and admiration for Roselyn Mantey’s achievement.
He praised Roselyn Mantey for her initiative to train young people in makeup art, stressing her commitment to giving back to society.
The Ghana Tourism Authority has pledged to support Roselyn Mantey in all her campaigns, “We will support you in all campaigns, and I believe that the partnership and cooperation or collaboration with you will also amplify the willingness and readiness for even corporate Ghana to come and support you, he said.
By: Akora Kofi Darko
