A Nigerian man, Babajide Isreal Adebanjo, has caused a stir on social media by breaking the Guinness World Record for the longest duration of twerking by an individual. The Guinness World Record officially confirmed Babajide’s achievement on its website, noting that he twerked non-stop for three hours and thirty minutes on January 14, 2024, in Lagos.
Babajide viewed this record attempt as a way to step out of his comfort zone and bring attention to the issue of depression. He shared his message that no record is too ambitious or modest to achieve, emphasizing the importance of embracing one’s unique qualities.
This accomplishment has sparked varied reactions on social media, with many applauding his dedication and others reacting to the unconventional nature of the record. Babajide’s achievement is part of a broader trend in West Africa, where there has been a notable increase in attempts to break and set new Guinness World Records between January 2023 and January 2024. This trend includes a wide range of record-breaking attempts, from cook-a-thons to sing-a-thons, showcasing the region’s extraordinary passion for achieving global recognition.