Olusegun Daniels, popularly known as O’Daniels, on Tuesday completed a 130-hour radio talkshow in a bid to break the Guinness World Record for the longest marathon hosting a radio talk show.

The current record holder, Nigerian broadcaster George Iniabasi Essien, popularly known as Mighty George, completed a record-breaking 105 hours and 8 seconds on air in his bid to set a new Guinness World Record.

But O’Daniels, who broadcasted live on Hi-Impact 102.1FM, has surpassed the feat with 130 hours, cementing his name in the record books.

According to O’Daniels, this achievement marks a significant milestone in his career as a broadcaster. “This is a form of progress in my career as a broadcaster,” he stated.

The feat required extensive preparation, both physically and mentally, as O’Daniels revealed that he had to push through moments of exhaustion and doubt.

“I prepared physically, mentally, even spiritually for me to embark on this laudable feat. I cannot say the journey was easy… At some point, I felt like I should quit.”

However, O’Daniels’ determination and the support of his team kept him going. “Because I had a cause, it kept me going.”

Also speaking, CEO of Megastar Media Communication, Dr. Ifetayo Adeniyi, and a supporter of O’Daniels, said, “It is not easy… I told somebody that for the first time I became an adult, I slept for nine hours. Not to talk of somebody who has not had sleep, a good sleep for days.”

Dr. Adeniyi commended O’Daniels’ determination, saying, “Anywhere you are, you can break your own record… Whatever you choose to do, you are a carpenter, be the best… You are a journalist, do it with all of your heart.”

He noted that O’Daniels’ record is not just about personal achievement but also about giving back to the community.

He used the opportunity to appeal to the government to support media practitioners, saying, “We know Nigerians in the media space, we are the least paid journalists around the world… Government should do something to say thank you for what you are doing.”