Abduragman Adams

10 year old Nigerian breaks Guinness World Record for longest novel written

A 10-year-old Nigerian, Hephzibah Akinwale, has broken the Guinness World Records, for the longest novel written by a child. Her debut novel, Chronicles of the Timekeepers: Whisked Away, set a new world record for the longest fiction novel written by a child. She published her novel on 21st September 2023, and it contains 58,000 words surpassing the previous record of 44,000 words. The Nigerian talent was born in Cambridge, England, Hephzibah discovered her passion for writing at just eight years old. Encouraged by her mother, Chika Akinwale, she honed her creativity and storytelling skills. Growing up with two younger sisters who share her imaginative spirit, Hephzibah developed a unique ability to craft narratives that seamlessly blend fantasy and reality.