Nigeria's Ben Dancer attempts to break world record for non-stop dancing

Author: bbc.co.ukPublished on: September 28, 2026Country: Nigeria
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Nigeria's Ben Dancer attempts to break world record for non-stop dancing

Nigerian dancer Benjamin Daniel, known as Ben Dancer, is attempting to dance non-stop for seven days to set a new world record. He aims to dance for 168 hours, surpassing the current record of 127 hours set by Indian dancer Srushti Sudhir Jagtap in 2023. The event, starting on September 22 in Lagos, features various dance styles including Afrobeats, fuji, jazz, and zouk, to showcase Nigeria's cultural diversity. Supporters and a medical team are present, and the event has turned into a street celebration with viral videos on social media.

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