Kano-based Nigerian tailor, Abdulkadir Basari, has embarked on a 120-hour sewing marathon in an attempt to set a new Guinness World Record while supporting disadvantaged pupils with school uniforms through an initiative tagged Sew for the Nation.
Key Highlights
- Abdulkadir Basari is attempting a 120-hour sewing marathon in Kano.
- The five-day challenge began on October 7, 2026, at Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria.
- Basari aims to surpass the reported 106-hour, 55-minute record achieved by Nigerian tailor Oluwaseun Kuforiji in January 2025.
- The Sew for the Nation initiative will produce school uniforms for disadvantaged pupils in public schools.
- Guinness World Records must verify the attempt before any new record can be officially recognised.
Basari Targets New Sewing Marathon Record
Basari, Chief Executive Officer of Basari Apparels and Textiles Nigeria Limited, began the challenge on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at the sports complex of Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria in Kano.
The marathon is scheduled to end on Monday, October 12, after 120 hours of continuous sewing. If successful, Basari would surpass the reported benchmark set by fellow Nigerian tailor Oluwaseun Kuforiji, who reportedly completed a sewing marathon lasting 106 hours, 55 minutes and 20 seconds in January 2025.
The pursuit of the longest sewing marathon has attracted artisans willing to push their physical and mental endurance to establish records recognised by Guinness World Records.
‘Sew for the Nation’ Initiative to Support Disadvantaged Pupils
Beyond the record attempt, Basari says the challenge is designed to support children from disadvantaged backgrounds by providing school uniforms for pupils in public schools.
He announced the initiative in a video shared on his social media platforms on October 1, describing it as an opportunity to combine a Guinness World Record attempt with a charitable cause.
“My name is Abdulkadir Hassanul Basari, I’m the CEO of Basari Apparels and Textiles Nigeria Limited. I am here to announce Sew for the Nation, a Guinness World Record attempt,” he said.
Explaining the social purpose of the project, Basari said the uniforms produced during the marathon would help pupils whose families might struggle to afford them.
“Because I’ll be sewing school uniforms to support the less privileged pupils at the public schools,” he said.
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Basari Calls for Public Support
Basari described the marathon as both a personal endurance challenge and an opportunity to use his tailoring skills to make a difference in his community.
“This is more than a record, this is for every dreamer, every artisan and every young Nigerian with a vision,” he said, while calling on members of the public to support the initiative.
The challenge requires sustained concentration, stamina and compliance with the rules governing the relevant record category.
Guinness World Records Verification Required
Although completing the 120-hour target would put Basari in contention for a new benchmark, the achievement would not automatically make him an official Guinness World Record holder.
The attempt must be reviewed and verified by Guinness World Records in line with the organisation’s requirements before any new record can be formally recognised.
If approved, Basari’s achievement would establish a new benchmark for the longest sewing marathon by an individual and add to Nigeria’s record-breaking efforts.
Beyond the prospect of international recognition, the tailor hopes the initiative will have a lasting social impact by providing school uniforms to children who need them.
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