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.