Nigerian comedian and reality TV star Aderombi Adedayo Martin, popularly known as DeeOne, is pushing his limits in a bid to break the Guinness World Record for the longest stand-up comedy performance.
After receiving official approval from Guinness World Records in September, DeeOne launched his marathon comedy session at midnight on Thursday, October 2, at a venue in Opebi, Ikeja, Lagos.
The performance is being closely monitored with a timer tracking every minute of his 40-hour attempt.
Videos from the event show DeeOne on stage with officials supervising the record attempt.
If he pulls it off, he’ll join an exclusive group of comedians worldwide who’ve accomplished this demanding feat.
The marathon is set to conclude on Saturday, October 4, 2025.
The announcement has stirred up plenty of reactions on social media. While some fans are cheering him on with messages of support, others have taken a more skeptical—and humorous—approach to the attempt.
“You can do it, go boy,” one supporter encouraged.
However, critics haven’t held back: “Comedy that nobody will laugh! It should be a Guinness World Record for 40 hours talking marathon,” one user joked.
Another questioned: “No be this same record Walter of Ebonyi break abi dem don repair am.”
Some commenters doubted his material could last: “Onye ngbu way no go reach 3 hours, he don’t even have one joke to crack talk more of cracking jokes for 40 hours.”
Others were curious about the logistics: “Abeg wetin DeeOne dey do for IG LIVE?”
