Hilda Baci: Nigerian chef cooks for 100 hours in Guinness World Record try

A chef has spent greater than 100 hours cooking in a bid to attain a brand new Guinness World Record.

Hilda Baci, primarily based in Lagos, Nigeria, has captivated the nation together with her culinary marathon, within the hope of setting a brand new file for the longest ever cooking session by a person.

The 27-year-old was backed by celebrities and politicians together with President Muhammadu Buhari in her try to beat the present file of 87 hours and 45 minutes, set by Indian chef Lata Tondon in 2019.

Baci, also referred to as Hilda Bassey Effiong, started cooking on Thursday afternoon and eventually stopped on Monday night.

Thousands of cheering supporters gathered to look at her getting ready dishes together with iconic West African dish, Jollof rice, together with her efforts additionally broadcast by way of a number of streaming platforms on-line.

She had 5 minute breaks each hour and a one-hour relaxation after 12 hours for medical checks, washing and resting.

The chef stated she wished to beat the file in a bid to display how hard-working and decided younger Nigerians are, and to spotlight younger African ladies who’re side-lined in society.

“Even when it comes to brands you want to work with, it is like you have to go an extra mile to be taken seriously,” she stated

As Baci edged nearer to the 100-hour mark, President Buhari tweeted how Monday was an important day for Nigeria.

“We are all very proud of what she has personally accomplished – and placing Nigeria in the global spotlight,” he informed his 4.5 million followers.

“Hilda’s drive, ambition and resilience have brought great interest and insight into the uniqueness of Nigerian food.

“She is now a cultural icon and I believe this feat will inspire many more young people, in Nigeria and beyond, to follow in her footsteps.”

Guinness World Records tweeted that it was conscious of the chef’s “amazing” try to enter the historical past books.

“We need to review all the evidence first before officially confirming a record,” it stated.

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Elsewhere in Texas, town of Kyle is asking on namesakes from throughout the globe to assemble within the hope of clinching the Guinness World Record for the biggest gathering of individuals with the identical identify.

They hope to topple the present file which noticed a complete of two,325 individuals referred to as Ivan assembly within the Bosnian city of Kupreski Kosci in 2017.

In Portugal, a canine named Bobi was confirmed because the world’s oldest in February this 12 months.

Meanwhile a set of British triplets set the file for probably the most untimely delivery and lightest mixed weight.

They had been born at simply 22 weeks and 5 days, weighing a complete of 2lbs and 3oz (1.284kg).