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GWR: Ogbomoso Chef Takes On 200-Hour Cook-a-Thon Challenge

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Tope Maggie, an Ogbomoso-native Chef has embarked on a bold endeavor  aiming to break the Guinness World Record (GWR) for the longest cooking marathon.

 

Biztellers reports that Maggie has set an ambitious 200-hour target, equivalent to at least eight days. The ‘cook-a-thon’ is billed for the Ogbomoso Recreation Club.

 

 

The cooking marathon commenced on Thursday at 6 pm.

 

Maggie was motivated to pursue his goal after Hilda Effiong Bassey, also known as Hilda Baci, broke the previous GWR held by Lata Tondon, an Indian.

 

 

Hilda cooked non-stop for 100 hours (4 days), although 7 hours were later deducted as a penalty for mistakenly extending one of her rest breaks early in the attempt.

 

She showcased her culinary skills by preparing over 100 pots of food, primarily featuring Nigerian cuisines, during the contest thereby surpassing Tondon’s record of 87 hours and 45 minutes,  which stood for 4 years.

 

 

However, an Irish chef Alan Fisher made headlines by sensationally breaking Hilda’s GWR by cooking for an impressive 119 hours and 57 minutes.

 

This achievement exceeded the previous record by more than 24 hours. Fisher, the owner and chef of a restaurant in Japan, claimed the new title.

 

Notably, Maggie, who has owned and operated restaurants in Ogbomoso for years, is also venturing into this challenging realm.

 

Anticipation is high as the venue is expected to be filled with numerous supporters cheering Maggie on in his pursuit of the ambitious goal.

 

Maggie, confident in the attainability of his objective, reassured his fans in a voice note obtained by ogbomosoinsightonline.com on Wednesday evening. He expressed readiness and high spirits for the contest, calling for prayers and support.

 

He was heard saying “Good evening everyone and thank you for the support and everything you have been doing for me.

 

“As you know we are going to start the cook-a-thon tomorrow (today) and we are going for at least 200 hours, that is about eight days, non-stop.

 

“l need you guys to at least pray for me and l want you to be calm and have trust in me and in God. It is going to be successful. I need your prayer and to watch me wherever you are. God will bless you.”

 

According to one of his team members, Seun Ogunbiyi, the chef is in need of support from Nigerians in terms of foodstuffs and financial assistance.

 

Ogunbiyi mentioned, “We still have a very long way to go in terms of those. But there is no cause for alarm; he assures he will not disappoint.”

 

 

 

 

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Music Icon Quincy Jones Passes Away At 91

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Quincy Jones, the legendary music producer, composer, and cultural icon whose career spanned over seven decades, has passed away at the age of 91.

Jones died peacefully on Sunday night at his Bel Air home, surrounded by family, according to his publicist, Arnold Robinson.

“Tonight, with full but broken hearts, we must share the news of our father and brother Quincy Jones’ passing,” his family said in a statement. “And although this is an incredible loss for our family, we celebrate the great life that he lived and know there will never be another like him.”

Renowned for his unmatched versatility, Jones collaborated with some of the greatest musical talents of the 20th and 21st centuries, including Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra, Aretha Franklin, and Will Smith. He played an integral role in producing Jackson’s groundbreaking albums Off the Wall, Thriller, and Bad, which catapulted the pop star to global superstardom and earned Jones worldwide acclaim.

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Born in Chicago in 1933, Jones’ journey into music began early. His childhood introduction came from a neighbor’s piano playing and his mother’s singing. After moving to Washington state following his parents’ divorce, he honed his skills in his high school band and began playing with a young Ray Charles in Seattle’s vibrant club scene.

Jones’ career took off in New York, where he played trumpet in Elvis Presley’s early TV performances and worked with bebop legends like Charlie Parker and Miles Davis. By 1958, he was working with Frank Sinatra, arranging for the singer’s band at the request of Princess Grace Kelly. Their partnership flourished, spanning several projects including Sinatra’s final album LA Is My Lady in 1984.

Throughout the 1960s and 70s, Jones’ talents extended into film and television scores, composing music for films such as The Italian Job, In the Heat of the Night, and the acclaimed The Color Purple, for which he earned three Oscar nominations. He also scored hit TV shows including The Bill Cosby Show and Roots.

In 1985, Jones produced and co-conducted the charity anthem “We Are the World” alongside Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie, raising millions for Ethiopian famine relief. Despite personal and professional challenges—including surviving a near-fatal brain aneurysm in 1974—Jones’s career continued to thrive.

Jones’ influence wasn’t limited to music. In 1990, he founded Quincy Jones Entertainment, the company behind the popular sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, which launched the career of Will Smith. His media ventures also included the creation of Qwest TV, an on-demand music streaming service, and the magazine Vibe, which celebrated Black music and culture.

Over his career, Jones earned 80 Grammy nominations, winning 28—making him one of the most decorated artists in the award’s history. Tributes poured in following news of his death. Actor Michael Caine, who shared Jones’ birthdate, called him “a wonderful and unique human being.” Music artists such as LL Cool J expressed gratitude, saying, “You were a father and example at a time when I truly needed one. Music would not be music without you.”

Jones is survived by his seven children, leaving behind an indelible legacy that will resonate through generations to come. His life’s work transformed music, television, and culture, proving that there truly was no limit to what Quincy Jones could accomplish.

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Prayers Won’t Build Roads, Fund Children’s Education – Jesse Jagz To Nigerians

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Singer and rapper Jesse Jagz has called on Nigerians to rethink their approach to religion.

Jagz suggested that African traditional religious gods have become ineffective, attributing this to the excessive alcohol given to them during rituals, which, according to him, has made them obese, diabetic, and unable to aid their worshipers.

Speaking on the ‘Big Talk’ podcast, the rapper also criticized followers of foreign religions for relying solely on prayer and expecting miracles without putting in the necessary effort. He stressed that prayers alone cannot provide essential social services or infrastructure.

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“When you go to a shrine and you see the priest pouring gin on the gods, Google how much a bottle of gin was in slavery. 40 slaves.

“Our gods are drunk on alcohol and meat. They are obese and diabetic.

“They can’t help us do anything. Prayers do not build roads or buy books for children. We have forgotten humanity,” he said.

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Presidents Invite Me To Dinner Wherever I Go – Davido Boasts

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Renowned Nigerian singer, David Adeleke, known by his stage name Davido, has stated that he receives special treatment globally due to his celebrity status.

The Afrobeats sensation mentioned that he is frequently invited to presidential dinners in nearly every country he visits, with the exception of the United States and the United Kingdom.

In a recent interview with Kiss Fresh London, Davido confidently shared that his fanbase includes influential figures such as the World Bank president, presidents of powerful nations, and other notable personalities.

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“Every country we go to, the President invites us for dinner except London [United Kingdom] and the United States of America.

“It’s beautiful to see. I mean, leaving my country, Nigeria, and people welcoming me like the president in other countries, shows how well Nigeria is doing around the world in terms of music and cultural impacts,” he said.

Davido has expressed that he feels most respected in Africa, which is why he cherishes his African tours more than those in Europe and America, even though the latter bring him greater financial rewards.

He shared that his Jamaican collaborator, YG Marley, was astonished by the immense admiration from fans when he visited Nigeria for the video shoot of their joint hit, ‘Awuke.’

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