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  • Cook-a-thon: Ekiti chef, Dammy plans 150-hours cooking, now eyes Guiness World Record

    Cook-a-thon: Ekiti chef, Dammy plans 150-hours cooking, now eyes Guiness World Record

    Despite cooking for 120 hours nonstop and breaking the existing record, Nigerian chef, Damilola Adeparusi, popularly known as Chef Dammy, has revealed plans to displace Hilda Baci as the world record holder for the longest cooking marathon by an individual.

    The Ekiti Chef told journalists in Ado-Ekiti that  the 120 hour cook-a-thon she just finished  wasn’t registered with the Guinness World Record.

    She, however, said after completing the 120-hour cook-a-thon, she is ready to apply for the Guinness World Records.

    In her new challenge, Chef Dammy plans to cook for 150 hours that will take place next month in Ekiti State.

    She said “I know the question that has been surrounding the minds of many people online and offline is what is next for Chef Dammy after the 120-hour cook-a-thon? What will become of Chef Dammy after the world has known her and she has been put in the spotlight? Well, Chef Dammy is open to exploration! I am open to new opportunities and new experiences in life. Now that the world knows what I am capable of doing. I think it’s high time everyone started giving me a chance to explore in diverse ways and capabilities.

    “Finally, I know there have been many speculations about me not registering this just-concluded cooking, but my team and I have decided to embark on this new challenge next month.

    “After the support I have received from fans, well-wishers, and many highly notable individuals in the society. I, Adeparusi Damilola popularly known as Chef Dammy and my team have decided to hold another cook-a-thon programme next month.

    “This time, it will be held for a 150-hour, and it will be duly registered with Guinness World Records. Chef Dammy is coming back!

  • Cook-a-thon: Ekiti chef, Dammy gets N500,000, two-week US tour

    Cook-a-thon: Ekiti chef, Dammy gets N500,000, two-week US tour

    Ekiti chef, Damilola Adeparusi, popularly known as Chef Dammy, who is currently on a cooking aspiration of 120 hours has already gotten some benefits.

    The Ekiti based chef is set to embark on a food tour in the US, courtesy of a medical doctor in the country.

    Reports say that chef Dammy, who is set to break the Guinness World Record in the longest cooking category with a 120 hours target, has caught the attention of a Nigerian doctor, Dr. Ayo Arojo, who gifted the young chef N500,000 and a two weeks cook tour in the US.

    Doctor, Arojo made the announcement via his facebook page and seized the opportunity to drum support for the young undergraduate.

    His post reads ””Chef Dammy will be invited for a two-week cook tour in the United States. I can’t wait for her to start the process!

    “Let us continue to support her.”

    Dammy has already achieved close to 100 hours and by Tuesday would have have surpassed Hilda Baci’s time of 100 hours.

    An Indian Chef Lata Tondon 87 hours have already been surpassed by Dami and will look forward to achieve her 120 hours aspiration by Wednesday at the latest.

     

  • Guinness World Record: Ekiti chef hits 85 hrs cooking

    Guinness World Record: Ekiti chef hits 85 hrs cooking

    An Ekiti-born chef, Miss Damilola Adeparusi, on Monday hit 85 hours in her determination to set a new record of 120 hours cooking marathon and emerge a holder of Guinness World Records.

    The house where Adeparusi is currently undergoing the cooking marathon in Ilupeju-Ekiti is being powered by a generator set since she started on Friday.

    Residents of Ilupeju-Ekiti, in Oye Local Government Area have been experiencing epileptic electricity supply for many months before Adeparusi embarked on her quest.

    Adeparusi’s friends and colleagues daily storm the house to watch and give her moral support to break the record unofficially set by another chef, Hilda Baci few weeks ago.

    Some of her colleagues who are students also sleep over at the location while others come to visit and return after enjoying music and various delicacies she is cooking.

    It was observed that Adeparusi is not looking weary or tired in her disposition, body language and not distracted by some negative comments about her quest by certain social media users.

    It was also observed that three heavily armed military officers have been deployed to the house to safeguard her and her supporters from invasion of unwanted persons.

    Also, cadets officers were deployed to the entrance of the building to ensure that orderliness is maintained as her cooking marathon progresses.

    It was also observed the presence of some journalists and social media practitioners covering every detail of the marathon.

    As at the time of filing in this report, she has been able to cook several meals such as: Eba, beans with corn, Amala, Iyan, rice among other delicious meals.

  • Cook-a-thon: Ekiti state first lady cheers Damilola Adeparusi

    Cook-a-thon: Ekiti state first lady cheers Damilola Adeparusi

    Ekiti state First Lady, Olayemi Oyebanji, has praised Damilola Adeparusi, who aims to beat Hilda Baci’s record in a cooking record.

    Damilola started cooking on Friday and her aim is to cook for 120 hours non-stop in order to break Guinness World Record for cooking hours.

    Recall that  Hilda Baci made a historic feat last month after breaking the Guinness World Record for the longest cooking time by an individual.

    Baci cooked for 100 hours to surpass the previous record set by an Indian chef, Lata Tondon, in 2019.

    While Baci continued to enjoy accolades for the feat, Damilola has so far cooked for 83 hours to beat the Akwa Ibom chef’s record.

    Writing on her Twitter page, the Ekiti State First Lady urged Nigerians to celebrate Damilola’s bold pursuit.

    “The last 70 hours have been about Chef Dammy @dammypas, a determined Ekiti undergraduate, who is making a bold attempt to break the Guinness World record for the longest cooking marathon.

    “For me, it’s her courage and determination to stand for something positive, using her God-given talent to make a statement.

    “Miss Damilola Adeparusi, surely has our love and support as she forges ahead to make this bold statement.

    “I salute your courage Chef Dammy, for your decision to run your own race. Congratulations.”

  • Meet Damilola Adeparusi, Ekiti-born chef competing against Hilda Baci for Guinness World Record

    Meet Damilola Adeparusi, Ekiti-born chef competing against Hilda Baci for Guinness World Record

    An Ekiti-born chef, Miss Damilola Adeparusi, on Sunday continued in her quest to break the Guinness World Record for the longest cooking marathon.

    Adeparusi, who is currently a student of the Federal University, Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) has run a 56 hours cooking marathon in Ilupeju-Ekiti.

    She is currently cooking at an apartment in the community in Oye Local Government Area.

    Adeparusi started her 120 hour marathon cooking task at 12 am on Friday, but in a very  small space kitchen with little ventilation.

    It was observed that she has no medical arrangements for medical personnel to be on ground in case of any unforseen circumstance.

    Security agencies are also not available to safeguard the environment except a few private security officers popularly called bouncers.

    It was gathered that besides being a chef, Adeparusi is also a poet, songwriter, and editor. Her official social media pages carry these titles as well.

    She is a curious person and has passion  for researching and learning about new things.

    Adeparusi is representing a church, Spirit Word Global Mission, in the cook-a-thon and she is attempting to surpass Hilda Baci’s 100hrs record with her 120 hours goal.

    She has been able to make varieties of food such as rice and beans, beans porridge, Semovita with vegetables, porridge, spaghetti, among other delicacies.

    The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ekiti State Council,  Rotimi Ojomoyela, has sent words of encouragement to her and urged Ekiti indigenes to show support for her to make the State proud.

    As at the time of filing this report, officials of the State government and management staff of the Federal University, Oye Ekiti (FUOYE) had not paid her a visit to give her any encouragement.