When the Drum Speaks Louder Than Doubt: Isaac Berkai’s 192-Hour Guinness World Record Attempt

"I know what it feels like to be counted out… To be seen only for my limitations. But I’m here to change that narrative."

With these bold words, Isaac Berkai, a young, gifted, and visually impaired drummer from Ghana, is stepping into history. From December 24th to 31st, 2025, Isaac will attempt the unthinkable — a 192-hour drumming marathon, breaking the Guinness World Record for the longest continuous drumming session.

It’s more than a record. It’s a revolution in rhythm. It’s a story of courage, of limits defied, of silence shattered by the unrelenting beat of possibility.

A Rhythm Carved in History

The Guinness World Record for the longest drumming marathon isn’t new — it’s a category marked by endurance, madness, and sheer willpower.

• Allister Brown, a drummer from Canada, once held the record for drumming 150 hours straight, earning a spot in the Guinness World Records with his unforgettable performance.

• In May 2024, Ghana's very own Joseph Adu-Peprah, known affectionately as Yaw Junior, drummed his way into history by clocking 162 hours and 5 minutes in Accra. His feat not only inspired drummers across the continent, but reminded the world that Africa’s pulse beats louder than ever.

• There have been other silent warriors too — lesser-known drummers who tried and failed, but whose courage shaped the legacy of the record itself. Men and women who gave their hands, sweat, and sanity to a cause that most would never even dare to attempt.

But now, something different is happening. Something groundbreaking.

A Blind Man. A Drumstick. A Dream.

Isaac Berkai isn’t just stepping into the arena — he’s flipping the entire narrative.

Unlike his predecessors, Isaac is visually impaired. And for many, that alone would have disqualified him from even dreaming of such a record.

But Isaac knows something that many forget — disability is not inability. And he is ready to show the world what happens when purpose meets passion in its purest form.

“I’m not doing this for fame. I’m doing this because I know how it feels to be overlooked. To have your dreams written off before you ever get the chance to try. This is bigger than me — it’s for everyone who has been told they’re not enough.”

From sunrise on December 24th to sunset on December 31st, Isaac will drum through pain, exhaustion, and doubt, without visual cues or sight to guide him — relying only on memory, timing, instinct, and heart.

It will be the longest, loudest testimony ever told by a blind man with a pair of drumsticks.

More Than a Record — A Movement

Isaac’s “DrumAthon” is not just about breaking a record. It’s about breaking stereotypes.

Ghana, and indeed Africa, is watching. The disabled community is watching. The youth, the artists, the fighters who have felt unseen and unheard — they are all watching.

He is not asking for sympathy. He is calling for solidarity.

• To educators: Let this be a reminder that talent isn’t confined to physical ability.

• To employers: Let this awaken the truth that the disabled are not a burden — they are untapped brilliance.

• To the government and institutions: Let this be a wake-up call to invest more in accessibility, inclusion, and opportunity.

• To the media: Let this inspire better representation of disabled achievers.

And to every young person in Ghana who has been told “you can’t” — Isaac’s story says: you can.

The Science of Survival

192 hours is not just a number. It's a test of human physiology, psychology, and spiritual resilience.

To last 8 days of continuous drumming, Isaac will need:

• 20-minute breaks every 4 hours, per Guinness rules (a maximum of 2 hours per 24-hour cycle).

• Support staff to monitor hydration, heart rate, sleep deprivation symptoms, and injury prevention.

• A meticulously prepared environment, likely with rotating volunteers, medical professionals, nutritionists, and observers.

This is an extreme test of endurance — not just of the body, but of the soul.

Let Ghana Beat With Him

We’re calling on you — readers, supporters, dreamers, and believers.
If you’ve ever felt counted out, overlooked, doubted, or dismissed — this is your moment too.

How can you support Isaac Berkai?

• Share the story with your network.

• Show up in person if you can, or tune in online to cheer him on.

• Sponsor the effort — logistics, hydration, medical support, or Guinness verification costs.

• Spread awareness — get your school, church, or workplace involved.

Every beat of Isaac’s drum is a beat of hope, a beat of defiance, a beat of liberation.

What Legacy Will This Leave?

After December 31st, one of two things will happen:

• Isaac will set a new Guinness World Record as the first visually impaired person to drum for 192 consecutive hours, setting a new global benchmark.

• Or he will inspire millions just by daring to try.

Either way, history will be written. And Ghana will be proud.

We at TechVissionGH stand fully behind Isaac Berkai — not just because of the record he’s chasing, but because of the message he’s embodying:

That greatness has no single shape. No single face. No single ability.

Let’s support Isaac. Let’s celebrate boldness.
Let’s beat loud — for every dream that dared to be different.

Location: Ghana
Dates: December 24 – 31, 2025
Goal: 192 Hours of Nonstop Drumming
Tagline: Disability is Not Inability

Written by the TechVissionGH Team — amplifying innovation, courage, and vision across Africa.