Nigerian chef, Hilda Baci is eyeing the Guinness World Record for longest cooking marathon by an individual set by Indian chef, Lata Tondon (left) in 2019.
Hilda Baci is attempting to break the record for the longest cooking marathon
Food-Travel-Arts-Culture Large crowd show up in Lagos to cheer Hilda Baci to Guinness World Record.
Hilda Baci cooks over 110 meals in 64 hours [Hilda Baci’s Cook-a-thon]
Food-Travel-Arts-Culture Hilda Baci cooks over 110 meals 64 hours into her Guinness World Record attempt.
Lata Tondon set a record of 87 hours and 45 minutes in India in 2019, but the Nigerian chef blew past that record at 7:46 am on Monday, May 15, 2023, clocking 87 hours and 46 minutes.
The 27-year-old has been cooking nonstop since 4 pm on Thursday, May 11, and plans to keep cooking till 4 pm today to reach her record goal of 96 hours.
Though momentum started out slow on Thursday, Hilda has become a viral sensation with a massive wave of support from Nigerians.
Many people online have wished her well, and politicians and celebrities have called her or stopped by to encourage her at the Amore Gardens location where she’s been cooking.
Support has also been pouring in from brands like Vesti, Zaron Cosmetics and many others.
We are all so proud of Hilda for her strength and determination.
Hilda Baci will keep cooking until she reaches her record goal of 96 hours.
Hilda Baci has surpassed the current Guinness World Record for the longest cooking marathon by an individual [Hilda Baci Cook-a-thon].
