Nigeria, June 19 -- Since 2023, when she set the Guinness World Records (GWR) record for the longest cooking marathon (individual), celebrity chef Hilda Bacci's record-breaking streak has been unbroken.

This time around, Guinness has presented her with a certificate as a Guinness World Records ICON.

With this recognition, Hilda has made history as the first African human to be recognised as an icon by the Guinness World Records.

The only other living being resident in Africa to hold the title is Jonathan the tortoise, the oldest terrestrial animal, based in the British Overseas Territory of St Helena.

Guinness World Records ICONS celebrates the incredible people and moments that shape the world we live in.

Currently, Guinness lists 6...