Record-Breaking Nigerian Dancer Raises Mental Health Awareness through Twerking
A Nigerian man, Babajide Israel Adebanjo, has made headlines by breaking the Guinness World Record for the longest duration of twerking. Adebanjo shook his backside for an astounding 3 hours and 30 minutes, capturing the attention of spectators and raising awareness about mental health and depression, highlighting the significance of support and perseverance, The Economic Times reported.
The achievement was not only a personal triumph for Adebanjo but also a platform to shed light on mental health issues and encourage conversations surrounding this topic. His dedication to the cause was acknowledged by Guinness World Records, as they officially recognized his record-breaking accomplishment. In a video shared on his TikTok account, Adebanjo joyfully revealed the acceptance email from the esteemed record-keeping organization, expressing immense gratitude to everyone who supported him throughout this journey.
"We are beyond thrilled to announce that our record-breaking achievement has been officially recognized by Guinness World Records," shared Adebanjo enthusiastically. He continued, "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." Through this extravagant and unprecedented feat, Adebanjo aimed to bring attention to mental health concerns and emphasize the need for understanding, empathy, and encouragement.
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