In a moment destined for the history books, Nigerian broadcaster George Iniabasi Essien, better known as Mighty George, has officially reached 100 hours in his attempt to set a Guinness World Record for the Longest Talk Show on Radio.
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The electrifying milestone was achieved at exactly 4:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 1, 2025, inside the studios of Comfort 95.1FM in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. With this, he has shattered the previous world record of 88 hours set by Japan’s Taishi Masuoka and taken his place among global broadcasting legends.
Mighty George, who was crowned Nigeria Broadcaster of the Year in 2023, began this marathon journey at 12:00 a.m. on Sunday, April 27. As the clock hit the 100-hour mark, an eruption of cheers filled the station’s compound—supporters, invited guests, and colleagues celebrating the culmination of an extraordinary feat.
Meanwhile, social media platforms lit up with praise and admiration as fans across the globe joined in the celebration.
What makes this accomplishment even more remarkable is that Mighty George isn’t stopping—he continues to host guests live on air, further stretching his already monumental achievement and cementing his place in radio history.
Though the achievement awaits official confirmation from Guinness World Records, there is no doubt: Mighty George has redefined what it means to own the airwaves.
From passion to perseverance, from midnight mics to morning milestones—Mighty George has made history, and he’s not done yet.
