Nigerian chef Hilda Bachi on Monday set a new world record by cooking continuously for 100 hours non-stop.
After setting herself the target of breaking the Guinness World Record of 87 hours and 45 minutes set by Indian chef Lata Tandon in 2019, Becky has been cooking since Thursday last week.
At around 19:45 GMT on Monday, Baci arrived in the Lekki area of Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial hub, for 100 hours of cooking, becoming a national sensation in the West African country. Thousands of people who had gathered at the place were clapping and singing in his honor after he stopped cooking after a few minutes.
Guinness World Records tweeted that it was aware of the chef’s attempt to break the cooking record. “First we need to review all the evidence before we can officially confirm the record,” Brand said.
In an attempt to break the record, Bassi said on Thursday that he wanted to show how hardworking and determined Nigerian youths are, and also campaign for young African women who are marginalized in society.
“Even when it comes to brands you want to work with, it seems like you have to do something extra to be taken seriously,” Bachi said.
Around 15:00 GMT, Baci began cooking dozens of Nigerian dishes under supervision, ranging from soups to stews and various proteins. Jollof rice, one of West Africa’s most iconic dishes, was also on the menu.
They had only a five-minute break every hour, or one cumulative hour after 12 consecutive hours, to shower, rest, and undergo a medical examination.
While thousands of residents and celebrities supported him at the spot day and night, many others followed him online through various platforms.
After she broke the existing record, President Muhammadu Buhari tweeted on Monday that it was a great day for Nigeria: “Hilda’s determination, ambition and resilience have brought great interest and understanding to the uniqueness of Nigerian food, ” They said.
As Becky passed the 100-hour mark, Kingsley Ofoma, a spectator, said he never doubted he would break the record. “The energy here is very high and positive; Everyone is having fun,” he said. “So getting to eat their free food isn’t even the best part of the event.”
