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Many Nigerians have become motivated to break a Guinness World Record (GWR) following Hilda Bassey\u2019s feat<\/a> of cooking for 100 hours straight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 27-year-old chef, popularly called Hilda Baci, or the Nigerian Jollof Queen, broke the old record of 87 hours and 45 minutes held by Chef Lata Tondon in 2019. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Following this, many Nigerians have wondered why Ms Bassey is yet to be officially recognised as the new record holder by the record organisation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This article will help you understand the GWR and the process of earning a title. So before taking on any challenge to break any world record, read this article so your effort is noticed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is the Guinness World Record (GWR)?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Guinness World Record, known<\/a> as The Guinness Book of Records<\/a> when it started in 1955<\/a>, is a British reference book published annually. It contains a list of world records of human achievements and the extremes of the natural world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As of the 2022 edition, it is in its 67th year of publication, with publications in 100 countries and 23 languages, maintaining 65,000 records in its database<\/a>. This has extended beyond print to include television series and museums. It has become so popular that it has resulted in the Guinness World Records, now the primary international source for cataloguing and verifying world records.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is the GWR Process?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The GWR says record-breaking is a serious business, so the organisation has strict policies governing what constitutes a Guinness World Records title to maintain these high standards. This process <\/a>is as follows;<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Explore <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Start by reviewing the information available in the GWR section on the website. In this section, you can find everything from what makes a Guinness World Records title, existing records, how to apply, and why applications are rejected<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Application<\/strong> <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      The first step is to apply <\/a>to break a record either as an individual or an organisation. For organisations, there is a Consultancy Services route <\/a>you must follow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      This route involves a dedicated account manager who will guide you through the application process. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      For individuals;<\/p>\n\n\n\n