Nigerian tailor attempts Guinness World Record with 120-hour sewing marathon

A Kano-based tailor, Abdulkadir Basari, has begun a 120-hour non-stop sewing marathon in a bid to set a new Guinness World Record for the longest sewing marathon by an individual.

Basari, the Chief Executive Officer of Basari Apparels and Textiles Nigeria Limited, commenced the five-day challenge on Wednesday, October 7, and is expected to conclude it on Monday night, October 12, 2026.

Kano-based tailor, Abdulkadir Hassanul Basari, during his 120-hour non-stop sewing marathon attempt to set a Guinness World Record. Photo Credit: Sew For Nation

The attempt is taking place at the sports complex of Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria in Kano, according to information released about the event.

Speaking in an October 1st video announcing the challenge across his social media handles, Basari described the