Nigerian chef Hilda Effiong Bassey also known as Hilda Baci on Monday broke the Guinness World Record for longest cooking time by an individual.
Hilda Baci started her four-day cooking marathon challenge on May 11 at the Amore Gardens in the Lekki area of Lagos State.
By 08:32 am on Monday, the food entrepreneur had cooked for 88 hours and 32 minutes to equal the record set by an Indian chef, Lata Tondon in 2019 who cooked for 87 hours, 45 minutes, and 00 secs.
As at Monday morning, the 27-year-old Nigerian chef, who has now set a new record for the longest cooking time by an individual, continued to cook
Hilda Baci said: “The journey to the cook-a-thon started five years ago. It is one of my biggest aspirations and I am glad that I took the bold step to embark on this adventure. I have taken time to prepare for this psychologically and I am proud to finally take on this challenge.
“The cook-a-thon is also an opportunity to tell some of the positive stories that come from Africa through the meals that we make.
“This attempt is also proof of the strength young people can exhibit with the right platform and support. I look forward to receiving support from people across the world to achieve this feat.”
Hilda Baci is being cheered on by a wide range of Nigerians, mostly youths who have been present daily at the scene of the record-breaking event.
In her corner, too, is Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who visited the chef at the venue to cheer her on Sunday