Guinness world record cautions Nigerians over attempts to surpass chef Hilda Baci record
Nigerians and others aspiring to break records, were on Tuesday formally cautioned to adhere to specific guidelines before embarking on their record-breaking endeavors. This is as recent attempts by individuals to surpass existing benchmarks mount, Beats-on reports.
Guinness World Records, renowned as the authority on record-breaking achievements, issued the warning in a message it shared on Twitter Tuesday.
The announcement came in the wake of Chef Hilda Baci’s ground-breaking achievement on June 13, 2023, where she was officially recognised as the world’s longest cooking individual, having dedicated an impressive 93 hours and 11 minutes to her culinary feat.
This outstanding record stirred up inspiration among many, particularly in Nigeria, with individuals like Chef Dammy from Ekiti State and Chef Adeyeye Adeola from Ondo State aiming to surpass Baci’s record by setting ambitious targets of 120 and 150 hours, respectively.
Additionally, a recent incident involving a Nigerian woman identified as Joyce Ijeoma, attempted to break the world record for the longest continuous massage session.
She commenced her endeavour in Lekki, but unfortunately collapsed after 50 hours, falling short of her intended goal of 72 hours.
In reaction to these endeavors, Guinness World Records dismissed them as futile, stressing that record titles must be officially confirmed before any attempts are made.
The organisation advised aspiring record-breakers to undergo the necessary application and verification process to ensure the legitimacy and recognition of their achievements.
Taking to Twitter, Guinness World Records shared essential information outlining the procedure to apply for setting or breaking a world record.
In its tweet, the organisation urged individuals to have their record titles confirmed by their team before undertaking any record-breaking feats.
Read the tweet: “Polite reminder that you should probably have your world record title confirmed by our team before attempting it. Here’s how our process works https://t.co/BOjCO2oG0b.”
