Youth employment advocate and SFAN founder Tom-Chris Emewulu is set to attempt a 100-hour Guinness World Record for the Longest Interviewing Marathon from October 28 to November 1, during Global Student Entrepreneurship Week 2025.
The Big Picture
Emewulu’s marathon aims to spotlight African ingenuity and youth empowerment by hosting back-to-back interviews with entrepreneurs and changemakers worldwide.
This will also mark the launch of ReadyforWork v4, SFAN’s new AI-powered career platform connecting African youth to in-demand skills and global job opportunities.
Not His First Attempt
In 2024, Emewulu completed 100 hours of interviews, but technical recording issues stopped Guinness from validating the record.
“Breaking this record reinforced my belief that nothing is impossible,” Emewulu said. “This second attempt is my way of inspiring young Africans to try again, no matter how many times it takes.”
Why It Matters
Africa’s youth unemployment remains one of the continent’s biggest challenges.
Emewulu’s effort is less about endurance and more about demonstrating that young Africans deserve global recognition, platforms, and investment.
“If I can sit for 100 hours to create opportunities for young people, we can all commit to building systems they need to thrive,” he said.
Event Details
- What: 100+ hours of continuous interviews
- When: October 28 – November 1, 2025
- Where: Spintex, Accra, Ghana (with virtual interviews worldwide)
- Goal: Break the Guinness World Record and launch ReadyforWork v4
The marathon will be professionally documented and broadcast through SFAN and partner channels to ensure official validation.
Behind the Mission
Since founding Stars From All Nations (SFAN) in 2013, Emewulu has helped hundreds of young Africans secure jobs and funding — including Mandela Washington Fellows.
Highlights from his track record:
- 12 years leading SFAN from a classroom project to a continental organization
- Featured on Nasdaq’s Times Square billboard
- Partnerships with Visa, Samsung Ghana, Seedstars, and others
- Led African Fashion Futures Incubator in 2023, connecting designers to McKinsey, H&M, and Microsoft
- Contributed to Mastercard Foundation mentorship strategies across Africa
Support and Endorsements
The marathon has backing from GHOne TV and media mogul Bola Ray.
“Tom-Chris’s leadership and vision are remarkable,” said Ike Nwibe, Executive Director at Cecil Community Centre. “He connects people and brings energy to every room he enters.”
How to Get Involved
- Media Coverage: Share his story and mission
- Speaker Participation: Apply for interview slots (virtual or in-person)
- Scholarship Donations: Support underprivileged youth via ReadyforWork
- Follow Online: #GSEW2025 and #TomChrisBreaksGWR2
🔗 Event details available at sfanonline.org/events/gsew
