Guinness Book Of Records: Nigerian chef, Hilda Baci inches close to record-breaking attempt

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Nigerian chef and entrepreneur Hilda Effiong Bassey, popularly known as Hilda Baci, is on her way to breaking the Guinness World Record for the “longest cooking marathon by an individual.”

This is coming after the chef hit the 80-hour mark, with less than 8 hours remaining to set a new world record.

The restaurateur kick-started the competition on Thursday at exactly 4pm after she turned on her cooker.

She aims to beat the 87 hours 45 minutes record set by the current Guinness World Record holder, Lata Tondon, an Indian chef who made the feat in 2019.

The event, which is taking place at Amore Gardens in Lekki, Lagos, is being live-streamed on YouTube, and several celebrities are in attendance.

Baci hit the three-day mark on Sunday as several attendees cheered in support.

The cook-a-thon’s Instagram account, @hildabacicookathon revealed that the event is headline sponsored by GB Foods. Other sponsors include Arla Foods, BaigeWallet, Filmhouse, Jumbo, Uber and Woodscope.

The Cookathon has garnered attention both online and at the physical venue where celebrities are trooping in to support the chef.

Nollywood actor, Charles Okocha; actress, Kate Henshaw; singer, Tiwa Savage; media personality, Enioluwa, and many others appeared at the event.

At 77 hours, Tiwa Savage came routing for Hilda Baci...
Go girl! ✌️🥰😍♥️#Hildabacicookathon #96hrs#guinessworldrecord pic.twitter.com/dw2QHjQOLp

— Obidient Spotlight❄️ (@King_Inspires) May 14, 2023

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu also visited the venue on Sunday to cheer up Baci.

I showed up to support Chef Hilda Baci, in her quest to break the Guinness World Record @GWR for the longest time spent cooking by an individual.

Her dedication, passion for cooking as well as her desire to put our rich culture on the map by not only exhibiting our food but… pic.twitter.com/R5qBP4U7wN

— Babajide Sanwo-Olu (@jidesanwoolu) May 14, 2023

Atiku Abubakar also sends his support.

We see you, Chef Hilda, standing at the crossroads of history, ready to carve your name in the annals of world records. This is no easy feat, but we believe wholeheartedly in your grit and your passion. You are inspiring millions by showcasing the strength of the human spirit.… pic.twitter.com/ZHG5DqNA6P

— Atiku Abubakar (@atiku) May 14, 2023

Filmmaker, Kevin Adetiba, wrote on twitter, “REALLY rooting for HILDA BACHI. Don’t know her personally, but her drive, ambition and resilience, inspires and motivates me IMMENSELY.

“Sending her prayers and the best vibes to PUSH THROUGH. She’s inspiring people she doesn’t even know. GO HILDA… YOU GOT THIS!!!”

Former Governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, also lauded Baci for her “determination and focus.”

“The efforts being made by Hilda Effiong Bassey (Hilda Baci) to beat the current Guinness World Record for cooking for 4 days nonstop shows the true Nigerian spirit of hardwork and resilience. I applaud her determination and focus on the goal, which are inspiring many Nigerian youths to live their dreams through hardwork and dedication.

“I wish her well on this noble journey to pen her name in the golden book of history. -PO,” he tweeted on Sunday.

The efforts being made by Hilda Effiong Bassey (Hilda Baci) to beat the current Guinness World Record for cooking for 4 days nonstop shows the true Nigerian spirit of hardwork and resilience. pic.twitter.com/s8UmOc12G4

— Peter Obi (@PeterObi) May 14, 2023

Oby Ezekwesili too was not left out.

Joining all excited Nigerians to root for Hilda Baci @hildabacicooks who is evidently a woman diligent in her work…. and she shall surely stand before kings and not mean men. Go Hilda!👍🏾 pic.twitter.com/YmItdBiUjK

— Oby Ezekwesili (@obyezeks) May 14, 2023

Baci is not new to cooking competitions, she was a participant in the maiden edition of the Jollof Face-off Competition in 2021. The talented chef made Nigeria proud by winning the competition and walking away with a grand prize of $5000.

We are out here to support Hilda Bacci as she breaks the Guinness World Record for cooking for 96hrs🔥🔥

#JumboXHildaCookathon

pic.twitter.com/m7BM8M4XQt

— Kelly Casper (@kelly_intro) May 14, 2023

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