Africa’s culinary Queens: Breaking world records and serving culture

In the wake of Nigeria’s Chef Hilda Baci’s ambitious pursuit of breaking the Guinness World Record for the longest cooking marathon by an individual, Africa finds itself in a season of record-breaking endeavours. Chef Baci’s record in June last year not only captivated the continent but also set off a trend, with African enthusiasts attempting various records: from hand washing to singing marathons. In all of this, one particular category has taken the spotlight – the cooking marathon. Three African chefs – Ghanaian chef Failatu Abdul-Razak (L), Ugandan chef Dorcus Bashebah (M) and Nigerian chef Hilda Baci (R) After Chef…