Ogbomoso-Born Chef, Tope Maggie Set To Begin 200 Hours Cook-A-Thon Today. See Details(Photos)

Ogbomoso-born chef, Tope Maggie, will embark on a daring journey on Thursday, November 9 to break the Guinness World Record (GWR) for the longest culinary marathon.

Tope Maggie has set a target of 200 hours of cooking, or at least eight days, to be held at Ogbomoso Country Club, opposite LAUTECH College of Health Sciences, Isale-General.

His cooking marathon will begin at 6 p.m.

Tope Maggie set this ambition after Hilda Effiong
Bassey, better known as Hilda Baci, demolished the old GWR owned by Lata Tondon, an Indian, last May, after Cooked 100 hours (4 days) non-stop, but 7 hours later she was docked a penalty for mistakenly taking extra minutes for one of her breaks at the start of the attempt.

She prepared more than 100 pots of food during the competition, mainly Nigerian cuisine.

Tondon's record of 87 hours and 45 minutes has stood for four years.

However, the stakes were raised when a few days ago Irish chef Alan Fisher broke Hilda Baci's GWR record by cooking for 119 hours and 57 minutes, 24 hours longer than the previous record set by Hilda Baci holds.

Fisher is the owner and chef of a restaurant in Japan.
Tope Maggie has also owned and managed restaurants in Ogbomoso for many years.

Many supporters are expected to flock to the venue to encourage him to realize his ambition.
Meanwhile, he assured his supporters that the goal was achievable.
In a voice note obtained by Star Potter on Wednesday night, Tope said he was ready and in good spirits for the competition calling for prayers and support.
“Good evening everyone and thank you for your support and everything you've done for me,” he was heard saying.
“As you know, we are starting the Cook-a-thon tomorrow (today) and we will be going non-stop for at least 200 hours, or about 8 days.
“I need you to at least pray for me and I want you to stay calm and trust me and God.
This will work.
I need your prayers and to watch over me wherever I go.
God will bless you.
" However, according to a member of his team, Seun Ogunbiyi, the chef needs the support of Nigerians for food and financial support, saying: "We still There is still a very long way to go through this area.
But there is no reason to be alarmed, he guarantees that it will not disappoint you.
The Guinness Book of Records, commonly known as Guinness World Records, is a reference work containing records of the world's people and nature.
First published in 1955 by the Guinness Brewery in Ireland, it has grown in popularity and includes various records, such as world records for smallest and largest, fastest and slowest.
the most, as well as the strangest and most unusual achievements.
Individuals or groups must submit evidence to the Guinness World Records team and undergo a verification process to qualify for inclusion on the world records list.
When a record is confirmed, it is recorded and becomes an official world record.

Many supporters are expected to flock to the venue to encourage him to realize his ambition.

Meanwhile, he assured his supporters that the goal was achievable.

In a voice note obtained by Star Potter on Wednesday night, Tope said he was ready and in good spirits for the competition calling for prayers and support.

“Good evening everyone and thank you for your support and everything you've done for me,” he was heard saying.

“As you know, we are starting the Cook-a-thon tomorrow (today) and we will be going non-stop for at least 200 hours, or about 8 days.

“I need you to at least pray for me and I want you to stay calm and trust me and God.
This will work.
I need your prayers and to watch over me wherever I go.

God will bless you.
" However, according to a member of his team, Seun Ogunbiyi, the chef needs the support of Nigerians for food and financial support, saying: "We still There is still a very long way to go through this area.

But there is no reason to be alarmed, he guarantees that it will not disappoint you.

The Guinness Book of Records, commonly known as Guinness World Records, is a reference work containing records of the world's people and nature.

First published in 1955 by the Guinness Brewery in Ireland, it has grown in popularity and includes various records, such as world records for smallest and largest, fastest and slowest.

the most, as well as the strangest and most unusual achievements.

Individuals or groups must submit evidence to the Guinness World Records team and undergo a verification process to qualify for inclusion on the world records list.

When a record is confirmed, it is recorded and becomes an official world record.

SOURCE: https:///ogbomoso-born-chef-tope-maggie-set-to-begin-200-hours-cook-a-thon-today-see-detailsphotos/

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He's probably doing it for publicity.
Now, will he be able to go all the way? We'll see.
I wish him luck anyways.

Lol until person collapse una no go stop

Oya collect it back and bring it back to Nigeria

The craze has resumed. Happy cook-a-thon season.