- Kano-based tailor Abdulkadir Hassan has completed a 120-hour sewing marathon, equivalent to five days, in an attempt to set a Guinness World Record
- A viral video captured Hassan celebrating and offering Islamic prayers after finishing the demanding challenge, as people at the venue joined in the celebrations
- Hassan dedicated the marathon to supporting underprivileged children by sewing school uniforms, giving his record attempt a charitable purpose
Nigerian tailor Abdulkadir Hassan has completed a 120-hour sewing marathon in Kano State, drawing attention online after a video showed him celebrating emotionally at the end of the five-day challenge.
Source: Instagram
Hassan undertook the marathon in an attempt to set a Guinness World Record for the longest sewing marathon. His achievement marked the end of an endurance challenge that required him to spend five days sewing.
A video circulating on social media captured the tailor expressing gratitude and offering Islamic prayers after completing the challenge. The venue reportedly erupted in jubilation as supporters celebrated the milestone with him.
Although completing the marathon represents a significant personal achievement, official confirmation from Guinness World Records would be needed to establish whether Hassan has secured the record.
Nigerian tailor dedicates sewing marathon to underprivileged children
Beyond the record attempt, Hassan used his tailoring skills to support children from disadvantaged backgrounds.
During the marathon, he sewed school uniforms for underprivileged children, turning the challenge into an opportunity to contribute to his community.
The initiative highlighted how vocational skills can be used to support education, particularly for families who may struggle to afford essential school clothing.
By combining the sewing marathon with charitable work, Hassan sought to make the challenge about more than personal recognition.
Social media users congratulate Abdulkadir Hassan
The video of Hassan celebrating after completing the marathon attracted reactions from social media users, including people working in the fashion industry.
Watch the X video of Abdulkadir Hassan celebrating after completing the marathon here:
Reactions trail Hassan's video
Legit.ng compiled the comments of social media users below:
@tolu_ni_tailor stated:
"Only tailors would relate to what this endurance entails "
zee_touch_makeover noted:
"Congratulations brother, more grace ‘ am happy for you, god when was my own grace will locate me too , me right now this is you br"
@grsignature commented:
"Congratulations and thank you for making us proud in the fashion industry. I’m happy to be a fashion designer."
Teacher uses tailoring skills to provide free uniforms for needy pupils
TUKO.co.ke reported that Ghanaian teacher Janet Asibi, popularly known as Ama Val, began sewing school uniforms for needy pupils after noticing that some children lacked decent clothing.
She bought a sewing machine and used her tailoring skills to make uniforms for learners at Nsoatre SDA Primary School and other schools in the community.
Asibi said she hoped to expand her “One Student; One School Uniform” initiative to help more children across Ghana.
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