MaskQueen DJ Bella, also known as Anuoluwapo Sanni, has successfully broken the Guinness World Record for the longest live-streamed concert by a DJ. She achieved this feat after completing an 11-day live-streamed concert marathon, totaling 250 hours, at the Festival Conference hotel in Festac, Lagos.
Bella, a seasoned Disc Jockey with over 15 years of experience, started the live-concert marathon challenge on Thursday, April 18, and rounded it off in the early hours of Monday, April 29. During the marathon performances, she was in high spirits, playing music non-stop and hoping for the best.
In a brief chat with Saturday Entertainment, Bella revealed that she embarked on the journey to test her capabilities and explore new possibilities in her career. “It was a planned dream to test my capability and how far I can go in this journey. I thank God for the success. It’s been a difficult journey, but God is God. This is my most difficult undertaking as a DJ. I want to explore and break new grounds,” she said.
Bella also shared her experience, saying, “I experienced some sad moments as well as happy moments. There were some days that things didn’t work out.” She expressed gratitude to all those who supported her, saying, “I’m reminded that every hour of dedication brings me closer to rewriting history. This journey is not just about time, it’s about passion, perseverance, and the pursuit of greatness. Thank you all for your wishes and support.”
Her colleagues have taken to social media to congratulate her on this achievement, with DJ Jimmy Jatt writing, “Bella has broken Guinness World Records for the longest live-streamed concert by a DJ, congratulations!”
Bella’s manager, Emmanuel Eseigbe, described the marathon concert as “a momentous occasion” and expressed gratitude for the opportunity to showcase her talent to the world. He added that they have compiled the reports and video footage of the concert to be submitted to the Guinness World Records office in Tokyo for review and possible consideration of giving DJ Bella the coveted award.