After 120-hours of energy, stress, sleepless nights and cooking, the Guinness World Record has dismissed receiving any application from the Federal University of Oye-Ekiti in Ekiti State undergraduate, Damilola Faparusi popularly known as Chef Dammy.
Chef Dammy had trended on social media after she embarked on a 120-hour cooking marathon, attempting to break the record of Nigerian chef Hilda Baci, who currently holds the world record for the longest cooking time of 93 Hours by an individual.
Her decision to challenge Hilda Baci’s record generated mixed feelings and ignited a widespread debate on social media, as many had said that she could have allowed Baci enjoy the limelight and savour the moment before another Nigerian embark on the feat.
It would be recalled that on Wednesday morning, June 14, Chef Dammy reached her target of 120 hours, leaving many wondering if Guinness World Records would approve her feat.
A Press Inquiry was however sent to Guinness World Record through Legit.ng.
Shattering the dream of Chef Dammy, the Guinness World Record Organization stated that the chef did not seek their approval before beginning the cook-a-thon, as there are procedures and rules that would have been sent to her to follow.
“We have not received an application for this attempt. Applications can be made via the Guinness World Records website for our records management team to review.
“Once an application is accepted, the record claimant receives a set of detailed guidelines specific to that record category that must be adhered to.
“This also details a list of evidence that must be submitted for our team to verify the record. Guinness World Records maintains a rigorous review process to uphold the integrity of each Guinness World Records title,” Legit.ng quoted the organization as stating.
