It's been almost two months since Hilda Baci's Guinness World Records feat. However, her inspiring effect on young Nigerians seems unending. It's a challenge to keep up with the number of attempts emerging daily in Nigeria.

The most recent attempt is by an upcoming artist called Sugartee, who proposed a 72-hour kiss-a-thon. The young Nigerian musician hopes to beat the previous Guinness World Record of 58 hours, 35 minutes, and 58 seconds. A Thai couple, Ekkachai and Lakasan Tiranarat, set the record on Valentine's Day in 2022.

Sugartee's proposed 72-hour event trending on social media was scheduled to begin on July 7 July and end on July 10, 2023 at Fajuyi Park in Ekiti State. It is the third GWR attempt by the state.

However, on Wednesday, the Ekiti State Government banned the upcoming event, citing moral reasons. Via an official statement signed by the state tourism director, Adebanji Adelusi, for the ministry's Permanent Secretary, Dele Ogunsemoyin, the government banned the group from hosting the 3-day event, describing it as 'absurd.'

The statement reads, "The State Government has drawn attention to a planned Kiss-a-thon in Ekiti State. "According to information at the disposal of this Ministry, Kiss-a-thon, a 3-day kissing marathon event, has been scheduled to be held on July 7th, 2023, at one of the hospitality outlets in the State.

"This event is planned towards setting a Guinness World Record. "Kiss-a-thon" as an event is not only absurd, unhealthy, immoral, and capable of denigrating the state's image, it is a program that runs counter to the values of the people of the state and therefore capable of plunging our youth morally backwards.

"Given the preceding, the Ministry of Arts, Culture, and Tourism prohibits hosting such an event or any other events like it in any facility that wishes to operate lawfully in Ekiti State.

"To the above, you are requested to convey the content of this Notice to the members of the Ekiti State Hoteliers' Association to effectively monitor their outlets against being used negatively to cause embarrassment to the Government and People of Ekiti State."

Sugartee

Responding to the Ekiti government's ban on his proposed 72-hour Kiss-a-Ton attempt, Sugartee shared his thoughts and why he wanted to hold the event.

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