An Ondo-based chef, Adeola Adeyeye, 26, also known as ‘Chef Deo,’ has received a nod from Guinness to displace the current cook-a-thon World Records holder, Hilda Baci.
Hilda had se 93 hours and 11 minutes world record, and to displace her, one must go beyond those hours.
Chef Deo, revealed that she had informed GWR of her intentions and has been asked to proceed.
Chef Deo started her cook-a-thon challenge on June 30, 2023, in Ile-Oluji, the headquarters of Ile-Oluji/Okeigbo Local Government in Ondo State.
The cook-a-thon is expected to br concluded on July 6, 2023.
Her manager, Ayotunde Fagbamiye, revealed that after a thorough review and assessment, GWR, acknowledged and authorized her to proceed with the record attempt.
Fagbamiye expressed Chef Deo’s optimism and enthusiasm in accomplishing the task and becoming the new record holder of a cook-a-thon.
“Guinness World Records granted her approval to undertake the cook-a-thon.
“We were elated upon receiving the notification that she can proceed to break the record for an individual’s cooking marathon.
“She possesses great energy and is prepared to cook for 150 hours.
“Her passion and determination are evident, and I am confident she will successfully reach the end of this journey,” her manager said.