User:Jason Usoro/sandbox

Jason Usoro is a Nigerian singer and Dancer. He started dancing at the age of 5 Years. He is a professional Hip Hop, Afrobeat, Ballet ,Salsa and cultural Dancer and singer. He released his first official single 'Irobskee' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q92tb5hGXzQ in 2016. In August 2017, He attempted his first Guinness world record which he danced for 63 hours but stopped the record due to errors made. In April 2019, He attempted his 2nd Guinness world record which is the Longest dance marathon by relay and he smashed the record and set the new record at 53 Hours 28 minutes. He is an official Guinness world record Holder. https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/118359-longest-dance-marathon-relay?fb_comment_id=1186411828052554_1840843379276059. He plans to be a multiple world record holder, He says. https://www.lindaikejisblog.com/2019/12/lib-exclusive-guinness-world-records-officially-recognizes-nigerian-dancer-jason-usoro-as-longest-dance-marathon-record-holder-photos-2.html

History
Jason Usoro began dancing at the age of 5. He attended Dansol High School school, a Christian school in Ikeja, Lagos State Nigeria were he went for various dance competitions. Jason Usoro Later Went to Hallel college Port Harcourt where he led the Dance club and started choreographing at the age of 15 years. He also began singing and mimicking songs by James Brown, Michael Jackson, Omarion, Chris Brown, P-square and Usher Raymond. Drawing inspiration from his music role model Michael Jackson. He's undeniable talent and precise dance routine soon made him recognized in the city of Port Harcourt, where he performed at school functions, music videos and other occasions.

Later in 2008, he applied to the Federal University of Technology Owerri (FUTO) to study Project Management but later went to Covenant University in 2009 to study Management information systems. He Joined a dance group called 'Reflections' till he graduated in 2013. Through his stay in school he went for various competitions which he entered top 10 regional finalists like Malta Guinness talent show and Maltina Dance all https://nigeriantalent.com/maltina-dance-all-2011/ in 2011 and 2012.

In 2013- 2014, He served in Calabar,Cross River state were he joined the Calabar NYSC cultural dance Group and performed at various competitions and events. "Jason" later released his first official single 'Iroboskee' in 2016. He had a music distribution deal with Jungle promotions which ended in 2018. He had his first headline show in January 2017.

In august 2017, he attempted his first Guinness world record (Longest dance marathon by individual) but stopped his attempt after dancing for 63 hours due to errors made. In 2019, 'Jason' made his 2nd attempt (Longest dance marathon by relay) with his team in which he broke the record and set his own record at hours 28 minutes and has been officially recognized by Guinness world records. He is officially a Guinness world record holder. https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/118359-longest-dance-marathon-relay?fb_comment_id=1186411828052554_1840843379276059

Jason has performed on some big stages like Olamide Live in concert (OLIC), show openings for 'DMW' artistes, industry night, tv shows, performed with dance artistes like Kaffy.

He has worked with organizations like Circle Mall and Novare mall and brands like skechers.

Awards and nominations
Guinness world records