After Nigerian chef Hilda Bassey broke the Guinness World Record for the longest cooking marathon, rumors circulated on social media that she had been awarded a cash prize of N250 million.
However, Guinness did not award Bassey any cash prize, as confirmed on their website’s frequently asked questions section.
While Guinness announced Bassey’s win and shared details of her attempt on their verified Twitter account, neither the video nor its caption mentioned any cash prize attached to the award.
Guinness does not pay record-breakers for their achievements or for carrying out a record title attempt, nor do they cover any expenses, offer sponsorship, or provide equipment for anyone attempting a record.
Therefore, the claim that Bassey received a cash prize of N250 million is false.
Article updated 3 weeks ago. Content is written and modified by multiple authors.
