•DJ Pretty Play
Princess Ntuk Williams, the Nigerian disc jockey better known as DJ Pretty Play, has completed her bid to set a new world record for the longest marathon club DJing.
The entertainer began the 288-hour challenge on March 11 at Bay Lounge in Lagos’s Lekki area and reached the milestone yesterday.
Ahead of the attempt, she described it as a mission to push beyond limits and showcase the power of discipline and determination, reports The Guardian.
“I step out with one mission – to push beyond limits and attempt history. This is more than a challenge; it’s about discipline, passion, and proving that with determination, anything is possible,” she wrote.
“I’m officially attempting to break the Guinness world records for the Longest Marathon Club DJ-ing, and every second counts.”
Several celebrities, including film stars Anita Joseph, Charles Okocha, Ini Edo, and singers D’banj and Slimcase, were spotted cheering her on during the feat.
The successful attempt came after an earlier try, which began on March 3, was halted on the third day due to a rule breach.
According to Guinness World Records, a song cannot be repeated within four hours; she accidentally repeated songs, leading to disqualification.
“It’s rather unfortunate that I have to restart my 288-hour DJing attempt. According to GWR guidelines, you can’t repeat a song within four hours, and it means instant disqualification. So, as it stands, I have been disqualified and have to start all over,” she said.
Her achievement now awaits official verification from Guinness World Records.
The current record stands at 10 days and 4 hours — exactly 244 hours and 2 minutes — set by Italy’s DJ Faber Moreira on May 26, 2024.
