by Iyobosa Omoregie
The Akwa Ibom State choral group has broken the world record for the largest number of Christmas carol singers in the world.
The record was broken by the unity choir, a 25,272 man-choral group at a concert in the Uyo Township Stadium on Saturday, December 13, 2014, which had Guinness World Records representatives in attendance.
The former record was 15,674 carol singers, which was set on December 15, 2013, by a group known as CENTI in Bogota, Columbia.
The Guinness World Records adjudicator, Liz Smith, announced the record at the Guinness World Record Headquarters, London, United Kingdom.
She said: “It is now time to reveal the report of the official attempt to break the Guinness World Record of the largest group of carol singers. Our team of highly trained record specialists have reached a decision. The record to beat was 15,674. I can now confirm that your attempt to break the record has been successful.”
“Congratulations on receiving a new Guinness World Records Title. The title of the largest group of carol singers has been achieved by Godswill Akpabio Unity Choir. You are officially amazing.”
While announcing the news, Akwa Ibom Governor, Godswill Akpabio said: “This month, we broke the Guinness Book of World Records, for the largest number of carol singers ever in the world. This momentous feat was achieved when Akwa Ibom people drawn from all the nooks and crannies of the state came together in the spirit of love and brotherhood.”
“I believe that if we imbibe the virtue of love and stand together in brotherhood in the New Year, we would keep setting records and the walls of division, which have been erected by some selfish politicians, would tumble down,” Akpabio added.
The record breaking performance was certified by the Guinness World Records and pasted on its website, www.guinessworldrecords.com.
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