Ghanaian policewoman Pabby Saraphina dies after Guinness World Record attempt

Lance Corporal Pabby Saraphina, a Ghanaian police officer known for her attempt to set a Guinness World Record for the longest painting marathon, has died following a short illness.

In September 2024, Saraphina undertook a 120-hour painting marathon in Koforidua, Eastern Region. During the five-day challenge, she produced 105 paintings inspired by nature and Ghanaian culture. She had expressed her desire to use her talent to promote female artists in Ghana and gain international recognition for them.

Saraphina had recently been transferred to Kasoa before her passing. Specific details regarding the circumstances of her death have not yet been disclosed.