The emotional moment Hilda Baci broke the Guinness World Record for ‘longest cooking time’

The moment Nigerian chef and entrepreneur, Hilda Effiong Bassey surpassed the Guinness World Record for the “longest cooking marathon by an individual” has emerged.

The 26-year-old hit the 87-hour 45-minute mark set by Indian chef Lata Tondon in 2019.

The event, which is taking place at Amore Gardens in Lekki, Lagos was live-streamed on YouTube, and several celebrities, including Nigerians who have defied the rain to cheer up the visibly tired chef up.

Baci hit the three-day mark on Sunday as several attendees cheered in support.

The cook-a-thon’s Instagram account, @hildabacicookathon revealed that the event is headline sponsored by GB Foods. Other sponsors include Arla Foods, BaigeWallet, Filmhouse, Jumbo, Uber and Woodscope.

Nollywood actor, Charles Okocha; actress, Kate Henshaw; singer, Tiwa Savage; media personality, Enioluwa, and many others appeared at the event.

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu also visited the venue on Sunday to cheer up Baci.