Nigerian chef Hilda Baci has officially set a Guinness World Record for the longest individual cooking marathon, cooking for nearly four days straight and logging 100 hours in the makeshift kitchen in Lagos, Nigeria. Baci, founder of the restaurant and delivery service "My Food by Hilda," cooked more than 100 pots of food, each enough to feed up to 35 people, and attracted millions of viewers worldwide who followed her progress on an Instagram Live stream. Despite having nearly seven hours deducted from her time, Baci's official time of 93 hours and 11 minutes surpassed the previous record of 87 hours and 45 minutes achieved in 2019 by Indian chef Lata Tondon.
Nigerian chef Hilda Bassey has attempted to break the Guinness World Record for the longest cooking session by an individual, by preparing meals non-stop for 100 hours in Lagos. Bassey's marathon cooking included a mix of local and foreign dishes, and her time will need to be certified by Guinness World Record officials before it can be made official. The current record is held by Indian chef Lata Tondon, who set a time of 87 hours and 45 minutes in 2019.
Nigerian chef Hilda Effiong Bassey cooked nonstop for 100 hours, creating over 55 recipes and 100 meals to showcase Nigerian cuisine in an attempt to set a world record. The previous record was 87 hours and 45 minutes. Bassey's attempt is still pending confirmation from the Guinness world record committee. Despite lack of sleep, Bassey remained in high spirits and received support from fans, celebrities, and politicians. She hopes to put Nigerian food on the map and inspire others to achieve their dreams.
