Babajide Israel Adebanjo, a spirited Nigerian man, has danced his way into the record books.
On January 14th, 2024, Israel twerked continuously for three hours and thirty minutes.
Earning him the coveted title of the longest twerking duration by an individual.
Months after his extraordinary performance, the Guinness World Record officially recognized Israel’s achievement.
Highlighting not just his physical stamina but also the profound message behind his endeavour.
According to the Guinness World Record website, this attempt was deeply personal for Babajide.
It was his way of stepping out of his comfort zone and raising awareness for those battling depression worldwide.
In their announcement, the Guinness World Record emphasized Israel’s inspiring message:
“No record is too crazy, too big, too great, or too little to achieve.
There is always space for everyone and their unique attributes.”
Overflowing with joy, Israel took to social media to share his triumph.
In a heartfelt post, he shared a video of his official certificate, exclaiming, “Guinness Record Certified.”
His excitement was palpable as he wrote, “WE DID IT! 🎉🔥 We are beyond thrilled to announce that our record-breaking achievement has been officially recognized by Guinness World Records! 🎊 Although we missed the congratulatory email on the day it was approved (oops! 🙈), we’re making up for it now with a big shoutout to our amazing team and supporters! 🙌
We’re incredibly proud to have set a new standard in twerking, and we couldn’t have done it without your energy, enthusiasm, and support.
Thank you for being part of this journey with us! 💖 Here’s to breaking barriers, pushing limits, and making history together! 🥳🔥.”
The Guinness World Record, renowned for documenting extraordinary human achievements and the extremes of the natural world, now proudly lists Babajide Isreal Adebanjo among its titleholders.