Overview
- Benjamin Daniel stopped his continuous performance on Tuesday, September 29, after dancing for 176 hours, 52 minutes and 59 seconds.
- Guinness World Records has acknowledged receipt of his submission and is reviewing the evidence before any formal ratification is made.
- Daniel trained for four years and followed standard endurance rules that gave him five minutes of rest per hour which he could accumulate during the attempt.
- He relied on small meals and coconut water during the marathon and was treated by medical staff after finishing while a crowd of supporters, including people from his home state of Bauchi, cheered him on.
- If confirmed, the beat would top the prior 127-hour mark set in 2023 and could raise the profile of traditional African dances while adding to a recent wave of high-profile record attempts in Nigeria.