By Akinwale Kasali
Sensational Nigerian Jollof Rice Queen , Hilda Bassey Effiong also known as, Hilda Baci has written her name in gold, after breaking the Guinness Book of World Record for marathon cooking.G
The Akwa Ibom, Nigerian born Chef broke the Guinness World Record for the “longest cooking marathon by an individual” after cooking for a record 87 hours 50 minutes.
By this feat, she has beaten the previous record set by Indian Lata Todon who held the record for several years.
Effiong started the marathon cooking at exactly 4pm on Thursday, and by Monday morning she has shattered the record set by the Indian chef.
The Guinness World Record is set to name her the new record holder, bearing any last minute change, succeeding Tondon who had held the record for world uninterrupted cooking since 2019.
In celebration of her stalking feat, many fans defied the heavy rain on Monday to cheer her.
Among top dignitaries that have visted the star is Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo visited Amore Gardens in Lekki, Lagos, where the record breaking event was held to cheer her up and give her moral support.
“I showed up to support Chef Hilda Baci, in her quest to break the Guinness World Record @GWR for the longest time spent cooking by an individual,” Sanwo-Olu said on his verified Twitter handle on Sunday.
“ Her dedication, passion for cooking as well as her desire to put our rich culture on the map by not only exhibiting our food but also the resilience, determination, energy and team spirit that has come to be known as the spirit of Lagos and indeed Nigeria is truly remarkable.
“We are proud to have Hilda embarking on this journey in our state. I will continue to follow the updates and look forward to the final declaration,” he said.
Also, a former governor of Akwa Ibom state, Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio paid a visit to Hilda Baci on Monday to cheer her, Akpabio promised to reward her after her announcement as the new record holder by the Guineas Book of World Record.
Akpabio said “ I was this morning accompanied by my colleagues Senators-elect, on a solidarity visit to an Akwa Ibom child, Hilda Baci, who is set to break the Guiness Book of record as the Chef with the longest cooking duration in the world.
“ I pray for her success and I promise to reward her at the end of the event. I thank her for exhibiting the Can Do Spirit of the Akwa Ibom child. FORWARD EVER, BACKWARD NEVER,” the senator said.
Music stars such as Burna Boy, Wizkid, Tiwa Savage have all declared their support for the cooking sensation.
Hilda Baci won the maiden edition of the Jollof Face-off Competition in 2021, pocketing a grand prize of $5000.
