Notable Nigerian culinarian, chef Dammy responds to Guinness World Records’ report regarding her 120-hour cook-a-thon attempt. Reports had earlier circulated that chef Dammy did not formally apply to the recording authority before undertaking the challenge to surpass her compatriot Hilda Baci’s cooking record.
Ekiti State culinarian, chef Dammy. Credit: dammypass / Twitter In a statement on her official Facebook page, the Ekiti Chef clarified that her intention with the 120-hour cook-a-thon was to push her abilities rather than aiming to break any records. She expressed her happiness for persevering and not giving up. “I stated this earlier that I embarked on this journey to test my capability not for any GWR.. l am happy that I cooked for 120 hours. I am proud that I never gave up,” she said.
It is worth noting that the chef surpassed the record of Hilda Baci’s awarded 93-hour for the longest cooking time. She has since been awarded many gifts and financial support from Nigerians who applauded her effort.