Nigerian chef, Hilda Bassey Effiong, popularly known as Hilda Baci has broken the Guinness World Record for longest cooking time. Hilda broke the record which was previously for 87 hours, 45 minutes and 00 seconds held by Indian chef, Lata Tondon on Monday morning at 7:45 am. However, as of the time of filing this report, Hilda has cooked for …

As part of her initiative to rekindle the interest in reading, You read Initiative one of CSR programmes of GTBank launched in 2017 has given her support to a 40-year old Nigerian, Olubayode Treasures Olawunmi who is attempting to break the Guinness World Record for the Longest Marathon Read Aloud from various schools in the environ. Since 2008, Deepak Sharma …

Afrobeats star, Divine Ikubor, known professionally as Rema will perform at this year’s BRIT Awards (BRITs) at the O2 Arena in London on 2 March. The Nigerian artist, who received his debut BRITs nomination in the International Song of the Year category for his global hit ‘Calm Down’, will share the stage with Jungle, Dua Lipa, Kylie Minogue and Raye, …

Nigerian chef Hilda Baci wants the world to know that even though she was dethroned by Irish chef Alan Fisher in the category of “longest cooking marathon (individual),” she still considers herself a Guinness World Record holder, both in spirit and in the annals of history. In response to curious fans questioning why she removed “Guinness World Record holder” from …

47-Year Wrongful Conviction Finally Overturned: New DNA Evidence Sets New York Man Free DNA Exonerates Man 47 Years After Rape Conviction In a historic turn of events, a 47-year-old wrongful conviction has been overturned in New York, marking a significant milestone in the pursuit of justice. Leonard Mack, a 72-year-old man who spent over seven years in prison for a …

Being the most populous black country in the world, Nigeria is known for her diverse culture, delicious cuisine, and vibrant music scene. However, Nigerians have also made their mark in the Guinness World Records, breaking impressive records and achieving incredible feats. From dancing marathons to reading marathons, Nigerians have demonstrated their determination, creativity, and resilience. In this blog post, we …

Popular Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele has opened up on why she has disappeared from social media after losing the Lagos state gubernatorial elections. Funke Akindele, who was the running mate to the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, governorship candidate in Lagos State, Abdulazeez Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, had deleted all her campaign posts and political related posts shared on her …

Super-talented Nigerian singer and songwriter, AnEndlessOcean (AEO) has released a new single “JI“, his first for the year 2023. With “JI” Anendlessocean reaffirms his versatility and the uniqueness of his craft, as he shares the message of his complete reliance and dependence on his maker (God), while making his listeners enjoy the flow and rhythm of his sound. https://www.instagram.com/p/CqnxSVdIPmk/ Anendlessocean …

Here’s what this week’s Spotify Charts have to say about Nigeria’s music scene. Top Artists Kendrick Lamar has been on Top Artists Nigeria the longest, at 14 weeks straight. Sunday Service Choir claims the spot of the highest new entry at #11 while SPINALL is the biggest climber, moving 148 spots to #7. Top Songs Last Last by Burna Boy …

American rapper, Eminem continues to make history as one of the world’s biggest artists. On Tuesday (March 8), the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) announced 73.5 million new Gold & Platinum Program certifications for the 49-year-old “rap god.” According to a press release by RIAA, Eminem is now the No. 1 awarded musician for singles in the program’s history …