Guinness World Records has finally broken their silence in response to Nigerian chef Damilola Adeparusi's 120-hour cook-a-thon. According to the organization, Chef Dammy did not seek approval before embarking on the cook-a-thon, as there are specific procedures and rules that should have been followed. The organization stated that they have not received an application for this attempt, emphasizing that applications should be made through the Guinness World Records website for their records management team to review. Once an application is accepted, the record claimant is provided with detailed guidelines specific to the record category, including a list of evidence that must be submitted for verification. Guinness World Records upholds a rigorous review process to maintain the integrity of each record title.
Chef Dammy had initiated the cook-a-thon in Ekiti state with the aim of surpassing Hilda Baci's 100-hour cooking record. It was reported that Chef Dammy was encouraged to take on the cooking challenge by her pastor, who sought to raise the chef's profile and promote his church. While Hilda Baci's record was certified by Guinness World Records the day before, Dammy received a negative response as the organization stated they were unaware of her attempt.
