DJ Pretty Play, a Nigerian female disc jockey, has begun the much-anticipated longest marathon club DJ-ing, aiming to play non-stop for 288 hours, approximately 12 days.
The Guinness World record-breaking feat kicked off at exactly 7 pm on Tuesday, March 3rd at Bay Lounge, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos, with loud cheers from nightlife goers, fans and the general public.
The timer started counting the moment DJ Pretty showcased her skills and began entertaining live audiences and online viewers. The attempt is officially recognised by Guinness World Records as the “Longest Marathon Club DJ-ing Attempt”.
About DJ Pretty’s longest DJ-ing Attempt
eelive.ng reports that the female DJ, Pretty Play explained that her goal is to become the first female DJ in Nigeria and Africa to achieve this milestone, pushing the limits of stamina and music performance.
The marathon will be monitored by GWR officials to ensure compliance with record guidelines.
The current holder of the Guinness World Record for the Longest Marathon Club DJ-ing is Fabrizio Morero, known as DJ Faber Moreira from Italy.
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He achieved 244 hours, 2 minutes, and 16 seconds, over 10 days in Saluzzo, Cuneo, Italy, from May 15 to May 26, 2024. This broke the previous record of 200 hours held by Polish DJ Norberto Loco in 2014 by about 44 hours.
The campaign has generated buzz in Lagos’ nightlife scene, with local clubs and sponsors backing the project, leaving many to anticipate the moment of nonstop music, dance, and fun.