As the world gears up for an unprecedented display of entrepreneurial grit and inspiration, Stars From All Nations (SFAN) is thrilled to announce the initial roster of powerhouse speakers for Founder Tom-Chris Emewulu’s audacious Guinness World Record attempt: the Longest Interviewing Marathon, clocking in at over 100 continuous hours.
This electrifying event, headlining Global Student Entrepreneurship Week (GSEW) 2025 from October 28 to November 1 from SFAN Head Office at King Solomon’s Height in Accra, promises to break records, spark global dialogues, and fuel the dreams of young Africans.
Last year, Tom-Chris Emewulu made history with a gripping 100-hour interview marathon that inspired thousands, though technical issues prevented official Guinness World Record validation. Undaunted, the visionary edtech entrepreneur returns, armed with lessons learned, to surpass his own record in a relentless series of transformative conversations.
“This isn’t about hours; it’s about igniting futures,” says Emewulu. “We’ll dive deep into stories of resilience, innovation, and impact, all while mobilizing resources to launch 100 young Africans into rewarding careers through our ReadyforWork Tuition Scholarship.”
The marathon’s theme, Witness History, unfolds over five dynamic days, blending in-person energy at SFAN’s Spintex office with virtual access for a worldwide audience.
Each speaker will deliver a tangible message on topics from sustainable tech to social equity, fielding at least five probing questions from Emewulu. Slots filled in two weeks last time. Don’t miss your chance to apply at www.sfanonline.org/events/gsew.
Kicking off the announcements, we’re honored to spotlight these trailblazing initial speakers, hailing from diverse corners of the globe:
- Sarah Hague, Regional Adviser on social and economic policy for UNICEF in East and Southern Africa. Previously Head of Policy for UNICEF Lebanon, Ghana and Burkina Faso.
- Divine Oshideko, an Enterprise Product Delivery Coach, speaker, and writer, combines over 2 decades of expertise in driving organizational transformation.
- Clara Hawkings, Co-founder and Executive Director of Kompass Education, a global consultancy in AI governance and ethics for schools and edtech.
- Romeo Effs, a serial entrepreneur who started his first business at 16, a Hollywood producer, philanthropist, and the author of two best-selling books.
- Em Ekong, a seasoned leader in enterprise development, entrepreneurship support, and economic regeneration. Her work spans the UK and West Africa.
- Eyram Tawia, an experienced game developer who designs and implements games in most programming languages and has won several awards for his work.
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This stellar lineup represents SFAN’s commitment to voices from all nations, echoing our mission since 2013 to bridge education and industry gaps. Backed by strategic partners like GHOne TV and Ability Talks Podcast, the event doubles as the launchpad for ReadyforWork v4, our AI-enhanced platform delivering data-driven digital skills training and job matches.
Tune in live, donate to scholarships, or amplify the buzz with #GSEW25 and #TomChrisBreaksGWR2. More speakers to drop soon! Join us, and let’s rewrite the record books together.
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