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Nigerian Dancer Ben Dancer Completes Seven-Day Dance Marathon, Awaits Guinness Verdict

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Nigerian dancer and choreographer Benjamin Daniel Gabriel , popularly known as Ben Dancer , has completed a remarkable seven-day dance marathon in Lagos as he seeks to set a new Guinness World Records title . The dancer ended the physically demanding challenge after dancing for 176 hours, 52 minutes and 59 seconds , according to reports, taking his performance well beyond the seven-day target he initially set for himself. However, despite completing the marathon, Ben Dancer has not yet been officially declared a Guinness World Records holder. His evidence will have to go through the organisation's verification process before the record can be confirmed. Ben Dancer Goes Beyond His Seven-Day Target Ben Dancer began the endurance challenge in Lagos on September 22, with the aim of dancing continuously for seven days. His initial target was 168 hours , equivalent to seven days. But after reaching that milestone, he continued dancing for several more hours. His team said the fi...
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Nigeria Achieves Historic Win in African Fencing Championships

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Nigeria’s women’s épée team has recorded a historic milestone at the 23rd African Fencing Championships held in Lagos, finishing among the top five teams for the first time ever. This achievement marks a new era for Nigerian fencing and signals a promising future for the sport in the country.

The team, made up of Somtochukwu Eribenne, Sara Idongesit, and Adebodunirin Thomas, delivered an impressive performance throughout the tournament. Despite losing to Algeria in the quarterfinals, the Nigerian side bounced back with determination, defeating Benin Republic 45–40 in the classification match to secure a fifth-place finish.

Adebodunirin Thomas described the victory as a significant “morale booster,” attributing their success to solid teamwork, consistent training, and the guidance of their coaching crew. The win reflects not only the talent of the athletes but also the steady growth of fencing as a competitive sport in Nigeria.

The African Fencing Championships featured top-tier teams across the continent, with Egypt dominating the medal table by clinching 11 gold, 5 silver, and 5 bronze medals. Despite Egypt’s dominance, Nigeria’s remarkable performance stood out, especially as the host country of this year’s event.

This milestone comes as a breath of fresh air for Nigerian sports, which often focus on football and athletics. It highlights the need for increased investment and support in lesser-known sports like fencing, where raw talent and passion are in abundance.

As the Nigerian fencing federation builds on this momentum, there’s hope that the nation will continue to rise in future continental and global tournaments. The women’s épée team has certainly set a new standard and inspired a new generation of young fencers.

With this historic feat, Nigeria has shown that it is ready to challenge for more podium finishes on the African fencing stage.

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