{"id":4262,"date":"2024-03-24T10:42:53","date_gmt":"2024-03-24T10:42:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fishfmonline.com\/?p=4262"},"modified":"2024-03-24T10:42:56","modified_gmt":"2024-03-24T10:42:56","slug":"dumsor-disturbing-our-read-a-thon-sophia-boadis-team-laments","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fishfmonline.com\/?p=4262","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Dumsor\u2019 Disturbing Our Read-A-Thon \u2013 Sophia Boadi\u2019s Team Laments"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Guinness World Records contender, Sophia Boadi\u2019s ambitious endeavor to read continuously for seven days has encountered a major obstacle due to power outages commonly known as \u2018dumsor\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The spokesperson for her team, Shaibu Quartey, addressed the media regarding the challenges faced during the read-a-thon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He highlighted that, while the initiative had been progressing positively, technical issues arose on the first day which were worsened by the recurring problem of power cuts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, he said they are making use of a standby generator to mitigate the impact of these outages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"ose-youtube ose-uid-50d904f5ff216546d9e709a7eb28fa27 ose-embedpress-responsive\" style=\"width:400px; height:400px; max-height:400px; max-width:100%; display:inline-block;\" data-embed-type=\"Youtube\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allowFullScreen=\"true\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/FkCQm4I2nBw?feature=oembed&color=red&rel=0&controls=1&start=&end=&fs=0&iv_load_policy=0&autoplay=0&mute=0&modestbranding=0&cc_load_policy=1&playsinline=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; encrypted-media;accelerometer;autoplay;clipboard-write;gyroscope;picture-in-picture clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen referrerpolicy=\"origin\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He explained that, the rules of the read-a-thon could mandate automatic disqualification if the power goes out completely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The PRO also noted other challenges including fatigue, which he said makes it difficult for Sophia Boadi to maintain focus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sophia Boadi, a 27-year-old participant, had originally planned to read continuously for six days starting March 15, 2024, at the SG Mall in Kumasi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, due to the unforeseen challenges, she has extended the duration of the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Her primary objective is to spotlight the literary richness of Ghanaian authors and publishers on a global stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Despite the setbacks, Boadi and her team are determined to persevere and accomplish their mission.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Guinness World Records contender, Sophia Boadi\u2019s ambitious endeavor to read continuously for seven days has encountered a major obstacle due to power outages commonly known as \u2018dumsor\u2019. The spokesperson for her team, Shaibu Quartey, addressed the media regarding the challenges faced during the read-a-thon. 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