Kano Tailor Abdulkadir Basari Launches 120-Hour Sewing Marathon

Abdulkadir Basari, the Chief Executive Officer of Basari Apparels and Textiles Nigeria Limited, has initiated a 120-hour non-stop sewing marathon in Kano, aiming to set a new Guinness World Record for the longest sewing marathon by an individual. This challenge began on Wednesday, October 7, and is scheduled to conclude on Monday night, October 12, 2026, at the sports complex of Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria.

Basari announced the initiative, titled Sew for the Nation, on October 1, stating that it aims to combine record-breaking with support for education and vulnerable communities. He plans to sew school uniforms for disadvantaged pupils in public schools, emphasizing that the project transcends merely setting a record.

Basari is attempting to surpass the existing record of 106 hours, 55 minutes, and 20 seconds, held by fellow Nigerian tailor Oluwaseun Kuforiji since January 2025. His effort will be subject to verification by Guinness World Records.