Journalist Breaks Guinness World Record With 75-hour Interview Marathon

TUESDAY April 22, 2025 |
By thenewsdesk.ng

A Nigerian journalist, Livinus Chibuike Victor, has broken the Guinness World Record for the longest interviewing marathon, clocking a 75-hour non-stop conversations in Abuja.The previous record, held by Clara Chizoba Kronborg, stood at 55 hours and 24 seconds.

The record-breaking feat took place at the tranquil Harrow Park Golf Club in Nigeria’s capital, under the theme “Nigeria Our Strength.”

Kicking off at exactly 12:20 PM on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, the marathon concluded at 3:40 PM on Sunday, April 20, 2025.

For three days and three nights, Chibuike engaged in back-to-back interviews, surpassing the required 72 hours and 30 seconds to set a new benchmark of 75 hours.

His determination and endurance not only earned him a place in history but also highlighted the power of storytelling and dialogue in shaping national consciousness.
“I did not do it for fame,” Chibuike announced as soon as he finished his last session, tired but full of pride.

“I did it for all the voices that were not heard in Nigeria, for the power of stories, and to demonstrate to the world what Nigerian journalists are capable of doing.”

He said it was more than just an attempt to break a record.Throughout the record-breaking session, Livinus interviewed over 150 individuals, including politicians, captains of industry, entertainers, musicians, fellow journalists, and everyday Nigerians. Their stories—varied, heartfelt, and compelling—formed the backbone of the event’s emotional strength.

Behind this groundbreaking moment was a man with deep conviction. Born and raised in Nigeria, Livinus has long believed in the power of storytelling as a tool for accountability and change. With years of experience in the newsroom, he’s known for his fearless reporting and unwavering principles. Outside the newsroom, he mentors young journalists and advocates fiercely for press freedom, a cause he considers sacred.