Chef Damilola Adeparusi, popularly known as Chef Dammy, has said she is ready to apply to the Guinness World Records (GWR) for an attempt to be the world record holder for the longest cooking marathon by an individual.
Speaking with journalists on Friday in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, the 300-level mass communication student of the Federal University, Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) said she is determined to break the world record with a 150-hour cooking marathon that will hold next month.
The GWR on Tuesday named chef Hilda Bassey aka Hilda Baci the new world record holder for the longest cooking marathon by an individual.
“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,” Adeparusi said.
“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,” she added.
