Nigerian Chef Hilda Effiong Bassey, also known as Hilda Baci, made history on May 15, 2023, by breaking the Guinness World Record for the longest cooking time by an individual. Baci’s cooking marathon challenge began on May 11 at Amore Gardens in Lekki, Lagos State, where she cooked continuously for four days. By 08:32 am on May 15, Baci had cooked for 88 hours and 32 minutes, a time that equaled the record set by Indian chef Lata Tondon in 2019. Notable Nigerian leaders, including Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, President-elect Bola Tinubu, Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun, Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, and former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi, have voiced their support for the young Nigerian chef. Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu visited Chef Hilda at the cooking marathon venue to show his support.

Source: The Guardian May 15, 2023 17:53 UTC