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Ladies and gentlemen, today I bring you an intriguing story from Nigeria, where the country has been swept up in a craze of attempting Guinness World Records. It seems that every day, someone new is making an audacious record-breaking attempt. From singing for 200 hours to frying the most snails, Nigerians are going all out to set new records.

It all started when chef Hilda Baci cooked for an impressive 100 hours, capturing the attention of the nation. Since then, the frenzy has only intensified, with people announcing their attempts left and right. The Guinness World Records organization has been overwhelmed, even jokingly pleading for a break from the record attempts.

However, not all attempts have followed the rules, leading to disqualifications. Some participants even went to sleep during their cooking attempts, which resulted in their disqualification. Guinness World Records has reminded everyone of the importance of understanding the guidelines before attempting a record.

Despite the humorous and sometimes outrageous attempts, there are individuals like secondary school teacher John Obot, who is taking his record-breaking endeavor seriously. He aims to set the record for the longest time reading aloud, promoting a reading culture in Nigeria.

While some attempts have faced bans, such as a planned non-stop kissing event, others have generated buzz and personal enrichment. Chef Hilda Baci, for example, received a year's free travel and other endorsements for her achievement. These attempts have not only put the individuals on the map but also brought recognition to Nigeria itself.For more details, read the full article at: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-66194990