When word first broke of Hilda Baci’s attempt to break the world record for longest cooking marathon (individual), Nigerians were in awe of the courage and determination of this young woman who dared to break the 87 hour record held by indian Chef Lata tandon, She received immense support on social media and from several high profile personalities including such as the Vice President of Nigeria, Professor Yemi Osinbajo; the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu; and award-winning singer Tiwa Savage. Following a thorough review of all the evidence, Guinness World Records can now confirm that Hilda Effiong Bassey, better known as Hilda Baci, has officially broken the record for the longest cooking marathon (individual), with a time of 93 hours 11 minutes.
The 26-year-old Nigerian chef began on Thursday 11 May and continued through to Monday 15 May, cooking over 100 pots of food during her four-day kitchen stint.
Hilda attempted to set a record of 100 hours, however, almost seven hours were deducted from her final total because she mistakenly took extra minutes for one of her rest breaks early on in the attempt.
As with all ‘longest marathon’ records, the participant is permitted a five-minute rest break for every continuous hour of activity. These rest breaks can be accumulated if not taken. They were the only times Hilda could use the bathroom or sleep during the attempt.
The confirmation of her GWR comes after an attempt by Chef Dammy from Ekiti state to break the world record and Hilda Baci being dragged into a lawsuit by an Abuja Restaurant Set to Sue Baci for Denying the Event Over N25k entree Fee After being paid N3m.
When news broke out that Abuja residents would have to pay N25k to meet and watch Hilda Baci cook, she tweeted, denying the event. In an ugly turn of things, the brand involved, a restaurant Vibebyanns, has put a statement affirming that both parties concluded arrangements for the event.
Vibebyanns claimed Hilda’s sudden withdrawal had affected their reputation and, as such, will be taking legal steps to ensure justice is served.
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