In a determined attempt to unseat Hilda Baci, Nigerian chef, Damilola Adeparusi has announced a new 150-hour cook-a-thon. The 22-year-old chef, Damilola Adeparusi, popularly known as Chef Dammy, revealed her intention to perform a cooking spree for 150 hours, Nigerian Tribune reports. Speaking with newsmen in Ado-Ekiti, the Ekiti state capital, on Friday, chef Dammy maintained her decision to break a Guinness World Record (GWR). While acknowledging the support of stakeholders within and outside Ekiti state, the 300-level Mass communication student of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) noted that she is determined to break the world record with the 150-hour cooking marathon she is planning to do soon. This is coming shortly after she denied aiming for a Guinness World Record. 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 despite the criticism she faced. “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.
“I actually don’t plan to break Hilda Baci’s record; the 120-hour cook-a-thon was like an exercise for me”
Chef Dammy , has made a surprising revelation in an exclusive interview with BBC News. Contrary to popular belief, she stated that she has no intentions of breaking Hilda Baci’s Guinness World Record for the longest cook-a-thon.
Chef Dammy. Photo Credit: @dammy_pas Source: Instagram In her words, the recently concluded 120-hour culinary marathon was merely an exercise for her. The revelation, shared by Chef Dammy on her Twitter handle @dammy_pas, quickly caught the attention of her followers and the wider online community. Many had assumed that her participation in the cook-a-thon was an attempt to break the existing record held by Hilda Baci, who cooked for an astonishing 93 hours as reported by Guinness world records. During his interview with BBC News, Chef Dammy shed light on her motivations behind participating in the cook-a-thon. She emphasized that her primary goal was to challenge herself and push her culinary skills to the limit. Breaking the record was not the driving force behind her decision, contrary to popular assumptions. The cook-a-thon, which captivated audiences and garnered significant media coverage, showcased Chef Dammy’s culinary prowess and unwavering dedication. Her relentless cooking for 120 hours showcased her endurance and commitment to her craft. However, the revelation that the endeavor was merely an exercise has left many intrigued and curious about his future plans. Social media platforms have been buzzing with discussions and reactions to Chef Dammy’s surprising statement. See below; “I actually don’t plan to break Hilda Baci Guinness world record, Infact The 120 hours cook-a-thon was just like an exercise for me” Watch Chef Dammy Interview with BBC news #chefdammy #Spiritwordcookathon pic.twitter.com/PgsnVT0hjg — Chef Dammy 👨🍳 (@dammy_pas) June 15, 2023
Hilda Baci burst into tears at dinner held in her honour (Video)
Following the official certification of her record attempt by Guinness World Records, Hilda Baci was treated to a delightful dinner, which resulted in a touching and emotional moment. A video posted on the Instagram page of the Culinary Arts Practitioners Association Nigeria (CAPA) captured the event.
In the footage, Hilda Baci can be seen wearing a stylish short armless gown, engaging with various guests, including a Caucasian chef, and taking photographs. However, the highlight of the video was when Hilda became overwhelmed with emotions and shed tears uncontrollably. The reason behind her intense emotional response remains unknown.
Moment Hilda Baci burst into tears at dinner held in her honour. Credit: capanigeria / Instagram Sharing the video, the group wrote, “A very wonderful night with the amazing @hildabaci . It was a bittersweet moment as she shared her experience with us and all it entailed to win this. Thank you so much @chef_duhalde @la_bodega_lagos for hosting us and all the guest that honored this invitation.” Watch the video below …
Lata Tondon breaks silence after Hilda Baci displaced her
Renowned Indian chef, Lata Tondon finally speaks after sensational Nigerian chef, Hilda Baci displaced her to become the holder of the longest cooking marathon (Individual). It would be recalled that the Indian chef had been dragged following her initial reaction to the announcement of Hilda Baci as the new record holder.
Lata Tondon breaks silence after Hilda Baci displaced her as holder of longest cooking marathon. Photo Credit: Lata Tondon. Source: Google. She had deleted her previous post congratulating the Akwa-Ibom chef, eliciting backlashes from netizens. Lata Tondon who previously held the record with 87 hours, 45 minutes was displaced by the Nigerian with a 93 hours 11 minutes record. Two days following the announcement, Lata Tondon took to her Instagram page to pen a congratulatory message to Nigerians and Hilda Baci on accomplishing the great feat. She noted that she’s happy for Nigerians and wishes Hilda the best. “Namastey Nigeria. I’m very happy for you all & my best wishes to Hilda!,” she wrote. See her post below:
Reactions as Hilda Baci’s award sets another record
Popular chef, Hilda Baci sets another Guinness World Record with her Cook-a-Thon award as her recognition tweet becomes GWR’s all time best performing tweet. You may recall that the body had recognized the Nigerian talented chef weeks after she completed a 100-hour Cook-a-Thon challenge which had attracted massive support from Nigerians.
Reactions as Hilda Baci’s award sets another record. Photo Credit: GWR. Source: Twitter. Apparently, fans of the Akwa Ibom chef had trooped to the official Twitter page of the Guinness World Records to react to the post. The post had amassed a staggering amount of hits, reaching 25 million, and has at the point of writing this report, reached over 27 million reach. Guinness World Records, completely blow by this, has described the recognition tweet as their best performing tweet of all time. “yeah, so this is our best performing tweet of all time with nearly 25 million news feeds reached 🤯,” Guinness World Records wrote on their official Twitter page.
Fans who reacted to this have noted that it is all the sum total of the efforts of Nigerians who turned up for the chef. _iamsheila__ wrote: “See forget,when Nigerians decide to do something in unity,the world sef go feel am!.. God Hilda! Go Naija” veevogee wrote: “Guinness felt Nigeria’s presence and unity. They now know why were called the giant of Africa. We dont joke with our own” b_olaye wrote: “When GRACE speaks for you, protocols are broken, records are broken, go Hilda”
“6hours to go” – Chef Dammy returns from recess to break Hilda Baci’s cooking record, surrounded by multiple bouncers (Video)
Chef Dammy, the latest sensation in the culinary world, made a grand return from her break today as she continues her extraordinary Cookathon, aiming to surpass Hilda Baci’s cooking record. Surrounded by a team of dedicated bouncers, Chef Dammy is determined to break the existing record by cooking for over 120 consecutive hours. Chef Dammy returns from break. Photo Credit: @gossipmilltv. Source: Instagram Chef Dammy, known for her exceptional culinary skills and innovative recipes, took a brief hiatus to recharge before making her triumphant return to the kitchen. With the Cookathon now reaching a staggering 114 hours, the chef has only six hours left to create history and secure her place as a record-breaker. The anticipation surrounding Chef Dammy’s Cookathon has been immense, drawing attention from food enthusiasts and fans alike. Throughout her marathon cooking session, Chef Dammy has displayed unwavering dedication, relentless energy, and a passion for her craft. To ensure the safety and security of the renowned chef, a team of multiple bouncers has gathered to protect her, keeping an eagle eye on any potential disturbances or disruptions. Reacting… @mikeike5508 wrote; “She try Abeg he no Easy.” @emma_illy9 said; “I love this country NIGERIA multiple bouncers” @tenovertenautos wrote; ‘It’s now obvious she’s joking… Coooos??!!! Which Guinness Dey record ur own? Maybe na Gulder go give u ur own certificate when u finish..” @hoeshagee_blog said; “At least if she no win, she don become celebrity” @_toby_loba wrote; “This chef dammy strong o” @callmewyzee added; “Even if she no win she don be celebrity” @2nitdontee said; “She is now POPULAR, whether she wins or not…….inside life” See below;
Chef Dammy releases statement on Hilda Baci’s Guinness record
Nigerians are reacting to chef Dammy’s message to Hilda Baci after she was verified by Guinness World Records. Chef Dammy in her message to the record breaker via her official Twitter handle, @dammypas, stated that Hilda served as a huge motivation. According to Chef Dammy, Hilda Baci is the biggest chef in Nigeria. She wished her well, and prayed for more wins to come her way. “Congratulations to the best and biggest chef in Nigeria. This is surely the beginning of greater things to come. More wins are surely coming your way ma’am. Thank you for being a huge motivation”, she wrote. Her post has gotten tongues wagging on Twitter app. OyinAtibode reacted: “Best and biggest definitely not. She currently holds the record for long cooking not the best and biggest. Good you celebrate her. That’s how healthy competition works. Congratulations to you both!” Mhopo stated: “Good of you dami. I love your sportsmanship spirit!! Now break that things for us. Olodumare is with you.” Dav Macfelix said: “Celebrate grace so that when it comes to your turn we’ll celebrate you too.. weldone Dammy.” Salihu added: “Now you cannot break the record till after a year of setting. Better luck after 1 year.” See the post below:
Leaked Chat between Hilda Baci and mum over Guinness record
An old chat between Hilda Baci and her mother shows Hilda’s mum disclosing the time her daughter’s record would be certified by Guinness. Chef Hilda Baci broke the Guinness World Record for the longest cooking marathon by an individual, with 93 hours and 11 minutes.
Hilda Baci’s mum predicted time of Guinness verification
Photo credit: Hilda Baci/ Instagram Shortly after Hilda was verified by Guinness, the happy chef took to her page to share a chat she had with her mother days ago over her verification. The woman had predicted that Hilda Baci would be verified by GWR before Wednesday, with Tuesday being the deadline and the exact day her daughter was certified. In a WhatsApp conversation shared by Hilda on her Instagram story, her mother had said; “Hilly before Wednesday morning the GWR will say yes in Jesus name amen. Hilly u will be congratulated this week in Jesus name amen.” Sharing the chat Hilda expressed her gratitude to God for making her mother’s prophecy come true. “My mummy said it will come before Wednesday and God did it”, she said. @jamima reacted: “Wow she knew the time it would happen.” @refreshingzoboo commented: “You dey whine me ni. How come?” @hephzibah66 added: “Mummy is a child of God.” Hilda, a chef and a food blogger, started cooking on May 11, 2023, and her cooking marathon ended on May 15, 2023. See the post below:
Mr. Macaroni reveals his greatest lesson from Hilda Baci’s cook-a-thon as he sets to break new record
Nigerian skit maker and content creator, Debo Adebayo, popularly known as Mr. Macaroni, has taken to his Instagram page to congratulate Hilda Baci and share the valuable lesson he learned from her cook-a-thon. In his post, Mr Macaroni commended Hilda Baci for her determination and resilience in continuing to cook even after surpassing the previous record of 87 hours set by Lata Tondon.
Nigerian Chef. Hilda Baci He acknowledged that her decision to push herself to reach 100 hours ultimately led her to set a new world record, despite the deduction of 7 hours by Guinness World Records. Expressing his gratitude to Hilda, Mr Macaroni stated that he is inspired to do more and announced his upcoming record attempt called “Freak-A-Thon,” where he plans to spend the longest time chasing “freakies,” possibly referring to his comedic skits.
Nigerian comedian, Mr. Macaroni In his words: “Congratulations Hilda Baci. The greatest lesson here is that Hilda did not stop even after surpassing the 87 hours set by Lata Tondon. She went all the way to 100 hours and the decision to do so helped her set a new world record despite GWR taking away 7 hours.
I’m inspired to do more. Thank you, Hilda. Daddy Wa is ready to shake the world”. See the post below: