Nigerian dancer completes GWR longest dance attempt in seven days

Nigerian dance sensation Benjamin Daniel, famous as Ben Dancer, has successfully completed a grueling seven-day dance marathon in Lagos, setting out to break a Guinness World Records title. The 33-year-old concluded the challenge just before noon on Tuesday at Freedom Park, Lagos, surpassing the seven-day mark he had achieved around 3 a.m. A team spokesperson reported the official timer recorded seven days, eight hours, 32 minutes, and 59 seconds at the marathon's end.

Daniel aimed to surpass the existing Guinness World Records record of 127 hours, held by Indian dancer Srushti Sudhir Jagtap since 2023. Guinness World Records is yet to confirm Daniel's achievement, but his application remains active, awaiting the submission of evidence for verification. The marathon attracted supporters to Freedom Park, who gathered throughout the seven-day performance to cheer on the dancer.

Daniel, with 18 years of professional dancing experience, incorporated a variety of Nigerian dance styles and musical genres into the performance, including Afrobeats, fuji, jazz, and zouk. He donned traditional Nigerian outfits such as agbada and dashiki. Daniel underwent fitness training and adjusted his diet in preparation for the marathon's physical demands.

He was permitted five minutes of rest for every continuous hour of activity and had medical personnel present throughout the challenge. Daniel maintained hydration and ate lightly during the performance. Until Guinness World Records confirms Daniel's record, his attempt remains unofficial.