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Guinness World Records officially confirms Lagos-based MUA Tesglam (Theresa Emegwara) for her 146-hour makeup marathon, setting a new global milestone.

Guinness World Records has officially confirmed Nigerian makeup artist Theresa Emegwara, popularly known as Tesglam, for completing a 146-hour continuous makeup application marathon in Lagos — a feat that now places her firmly in the global record books.

The confirmation comes months after her marathon attempt in August 2025, during the Glam 4–144 event held at Landmark Boulevard, Lagos. Over the course of six consecutive days, Tesglam applied makeup for 146 hours, 23 minutes, and 56 seconds, working on more than 200 different faces and surpassing the previous record of 103 hours held by a Ghanaian makeup artist.

The marathon drew steady attention throughout its run, with creatives, models and members of the public stopping by the venue, while many more followed the process online. Landmark Boulevard hosted the attempt, providing the space and logistical support that made the extended session possible.

Following the official verification, Tesglam received her Guinness World Records plaque and medal, marking the successful conclusion of a process that required intense planning, focus and physical stamina. During the marathon, the Lagos State Commissioner for Youth paid a visit to the venue, later sending a message of congratulations after the record was confirmed.

“She has not only represented Lagos with pride but has also inspired young creatives to pursue excellence on a global stage,” the Commissioner said.

For Tesglam, the achievement was shared with the many people who supported the attempt both on-site and online.

“I didn’t do this alone. From the team at Landmark to the volunteers, the models, and everyone cheering online, this record belongs to all of us,” she said.

Her record adds to a growing list of Guinness World Records achieved by Nigerians in the beauty space. On 11 October 2025 in Lagos, reality TV star and entrepreneur Anita Natacha Akide, also known as Tacha, set two Guinness World Records for cosmetic makeovers — the most makeovers completed in 8 hours (82 people) and in 24 hours (144 people). The achievement, confirmed in November 2025, made her the first Nigerian to set two Guinness World Records in a single session.

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Source: https://www.bellanaija.com/2026/02/tesglam-guinness-world-record-makeup-marathon-lagos/

See as people dey break record
Weytinz I want break now?

Like, Wtf is make-up marathon?

High time Nigerians outgrew Guiness Book of Records. High time...

Guinness book of records no get level again

We need factories that will provide Jobs.. We enjoy celebrating irrelevant stuffs

Your head please... LoL abi

muyico:
See as people dey break record
Weytinz I want break now?

You have to break bottle now ooo.

Congratulations to her

I hope the certificate comes with some money

I don't even understand this GWR of a thing. Do they give money aside their certificate?

Official GWA has not posted anything concerning this. This is FAKE NEWS

At least she break something, those saying that what the essence should also think beyond their anus and do something. Creativity at its peak. Enjoy your award sweetie.

They should give Tulumbu GWR for the first president to heet his head on a cold Turkish floor🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

See what Hilda Baci has caused.....

GWR go hear am for Naija people hand...

A thousand MTCHEEEWS...

not to her, but to the mod who brought this to front page

Big congratulations to her!

To what end...the youth should invest their energy in breaking new ground in science n tech

Zonefree:
Like, Wtf is make-up marathon?

People have been doing makeup marathon from time immemorial.

https://www.nairaland.com/6088738/uniben-student-sets-guinness-world

I was there live and direct in 2020 when this guy attempted to break a 26hrs for the longest makeover.

femi4:
To what end...the youth should invest their energy in breaking new ground in science n tech

It won't hurt if you can champion this cause. No?

Hezzyluv:
I don't even understand this GWR of a thing. Do they give money aside their certificate?

No, they don't give money. It's more of the fame and recognition, however smart people like Hilda Baci have channeled it to getting sponsorship deals for her craft. A very smart move.

Same goes for Tunde Onakoya who's also a Guinness World Records holder.

festacman:
High time Nigerians outgrew Guiness Book of Records. High time...

Ugh, have you tried checking what other countries attempt to break before casting aspersions on your fellow countrymen?

Guinness what do you have for me, I just break Cynthia heart 🤫

muyico:
See as people dey break record
Weytinz I want break now?

Coconut.. Start breaking coconuts

folake4u:
No, they don't give money. It's more of the fame and recognition, however smart people like Hilda Baci have channeled it to getting sponsorship deals for her craft. A very smart move.

Same goes for Tunde Onakoya who's also a Guinness World Records holder.

Now I get it, thanks for the clarification, good morning...

Hezzyluv:
Now I get it, thanks for the clarification, good morning...

Yeah, you're welcome.

Good morning and have a great Sunday ahead.

muyico:
See as people dey break record
Weytinz I want break now?

Break person head. All break na break

Records for nonsense and senseless things...

folake4u:
Ugh, have you tried checking what other countries attempt to break before casting aspersions on your fellow countrymen?

Other countries are attempting to process their agro products rather than give to owners of Guinness Book of Records to process and sell back to them. Other countries are attempting to expand their microprocessor technology capacity. Other countries are attempting...

Come on. What value does Guinness Book of Records bring? What is the worth?

146 hours of nonstop work is no joke. If this inspires young people to push limits in their own fields, that’s still progress.