7 times Ghana broke a Guinness World Record

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Ghana, a nation with a rich history and diverse achievements, has already made its mark in the Guinness World Records across various categories.

From groundbreaking DNA research to sporting feats, here's a glimpse into Ghana's appearances in the renowned record book.

This post puts together seven times that Ghana got into the Guinness World Records. So let's dive right in;

1985 DNA fingerprinting

Sir Alec Jeffreys - Guinness World Record

In 1985, Ghana made its first mark in the Guinness World Records through groundbreaking DNA research.

The invention of Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) fingerprinting by British scientist Sir Alec Jeffreys played a pivotal role.

The practical use of this technique was demonstrated in Ghana, where paternity was determined for a child involved in an immigration debate.

The young boy's DNA was reconstructed to confirm his lineage, showcasing the real-world applications of DNA fingerprinting.

Shiniest living objects

Pollia Condensata - Guinness World Record

Ghana takes pride in hosting the shiniest living objects globally – the fruit of the marble berry Pollia Condensata.

Described as resembling iridescent baubles, these vivid metallic-blue fruits exhibit the highest reported light reflectivity of any biological material.

Scientific studies revealed a reflectivity of approximately 30%, surpassing even the intense blue reflected by Morpho butterflies.

Ghana's 2004 elections

Ghana 2004 elections  - Guinness World Record

The general elections held in Ghana in December 2004 earned a place in the Guinness World Records as part of the numerous elections conducted globally that year.

A total of 58 presidential and parliamentary elections involved over 1.1 billion voters, making it a significant year for global electoral participation.

Largest Artificial Lake

Volta Lake - Guinness World Record

In 1969, Ghana's ambitious project resulted in the creation of the Volta Lake, acknowledged by the Guinness World Records as the world's largest artificial lake by surface area.

Covering 8,482 square kilometres and boasting a shoreline of 7,250 kilometres, the Volta Lake was a testament to Ghana's engineering prowess.

Ghanaian acrobats' speed record

Ghanaian acrobats Daniel Ashitey Amarh and Richard Mensah Ofori set a Guinness World Record

In 2011, Ghanaian acrobats Daniel Ashitey Amarh and Richard Mensah Ofori set a for the fastest time to walk over ten obstacles while carrying a person on the head, all while standing on one foot.

Achieving this feat in just 21.83 seconds showcased the agility and skill of these remarkable performers.

Boateng brothers' historic World Cup clash

2010 FIFA World Cup, the Boateng brothers, Kevin-Prince Boateng and Jerome Boateng - Guinness World Record

During the 2010 World Cup, the Boateng brothers, Kevin-Prince Boateng and Jerome Boateng, created history by playing against each other in a World Cup game.

Born in to a Ghanaian father, they represented different nations – Kevin-Prince for Ghana and Jerome for .

Their clash on the field marked the first time brothers played against each other in a World Cup.

Asamoah Gyan's World Cup penalty misses

Asamoah Gyan - Guinness World Records

Ghanaian football legend Asamoah Gyan found his name etched in the Guinness World Records for missing penalties at the World Cup.

In 2006, during Ghana's debut appearance in the World Cup, Gyan hit the post with a penalty.

The more painful memory for Ghanaians came in the 2010 quarter-final against Uruguay, where Gyan's penalty hit the bar.

Gyan's penalty miss cost Ghana a historic semi-final spot.

Afua Asantewaa Aduonum sing-a-thon

Afua Asantewaa Aduonum - Guinness World Record

could be the 8th candidate to etch Ghana's name in the .

The Ghanaian event manager and beauty queen Afua Asantewaa Aduonum has garnered a renewed interest in Guinness World Records, fueled by and individual attempts to break records.

Afua's ongoing sing-a-thon aims to promote Ghanaian music while seeking to break the record for the longest individual singing marathon.

Mrs Aduonum's dedication and resilience have been praised as reflecting Ghana's enduring spirit of pushing boundaries.

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