Renowned Nigerian chef, Chef Omar, has officially kicked off a 96-hour pre-attempt cookathon in Port Harcourt as part of her intense preparation for an ambitious goal—the 144-hour Guinness World Record cooking marathon, which is scheduled to take place on April 21, 2025.
The pre-attempt began on Thursday at Ediz Wine Bar in Port Harcourt, where Chef Omar will be testing her endurance and fine-tuning her strategies for the record-breaking event. This serves as an important rehearsal for the main cooking marathon, ensuring that all logistics, stamina, and techniques are in place to make history come April. The cookathon aims to demonstrate not just culinary expertise but also exceptional endurance and commitment to her craft.
Throughout the pre-attempt, food enthusiasts and supporters have been encouraged to visit the venue to cheer Chef Omar on. In addition to the opportunity to witness her dedication firsthand, all attendees will be treated to free food as a gesture of appreciation for their support. Chef Omar's commitment to engaging her audience is evident, as she actively shares regular updates, live feeds, and behind-the-scenes footage from the cookathon on her social media platforms. This offers a rare glimpse into the intense process of preparing for such an extraordinary feat, keeping her fans and supporters in the loop as she progresses through the challenge.
As word of Chef Omar’s pre-attempt spread across social media, Nigerians and well-wishers from around the world flooded the comment section of her posts to express their unwavering support and admiration for her determination. Many applauded her for taking on such a monumental challenge, while others offered their encouragement and shared their excitement for the official event in April. Chef Omar’s journey has quickly captured the attention of the nation, inspiring others to pursue their passions and aim for greatness regardless of the obstacles they face.
See some reactions below:
@GraceCuban26016: “Can’t dey break another record instead of cooking.”
@PortharcourtOba: “Wishing her all the very best.”
@LotaBillz: “No body send am!! After they will come out with that baci vibes and start whining gullible girls.”
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