As celebrity chef Hilda Baci celebrates the completion of her Guinness World Record attempt for the largest pot of jollof rice, another familiar name, Chef Dammy, resurfaced in online conversations, quickly trending across social media platforms.
Fans and observers, in a wave of memes and playful banter, began speculating whether the Ekiti-born chef would stage her own Guinness World Record attempt for jollof rice. However, Dammy, whose real name is Adeparausi Damilola, has made no such announcement.
Genesis of Chef Dammy’s fame
The trend stems from her infamous 2023 cook-a-thon, staged shortly after Hilda Baci broke the Guinness World Record for the longest cooking marathon with a 93-hour effort.
Dammy launched her own attempt to cook for 120 hours, beginning the same day as Hilda’s, May 11, but without filing an official application with Guinness.
Her effort quickly went viral, though not for the reasons she intended. Instead, it became a source of national comic relief due to the sharp contrast in organisation, presentation, and quality between her cook-a-thon and Hilda’s highly coordinated event.
Dammy later admitted that her attempt had been for fun, never expecting it to spread beyond her local community in Illupeju, Ekiti.
Following the frenzy, Dammy withdrew from the spotlight, eventually enrolling in a proper culinary school to sharpen her skills.
Why Chef Dammy is trending amid Hilda Baci’s jollof cook-off
Now, with Hilda’s latest jollof world record attempt completed, Nigerians are once again drawing parallels, joking about a possible “Chef D” parody.
Social media timelines have been filled with humorous posts, casting Dammy as a counterbalance to Hilda’s polished record-breaking journey.
An X user, @Teeniiola wrote, “Chef Dammy suppose drop this kind video tomorrow 😂😂.”
Chef Dammy suppose drop this kind video tomorrow 😂😂 pic.twitter.com/0QBuEyhTID
— TENIOLA (@Teeniiola) September 12, 2025
You see why I prefer chef Dammy, she no go cut down anything. pic.twitter.com/LRUHw0mYQL
— Cman (@ugo_shib) September 12, 2025
Another user, @_Captured_Heart stated, “I am seeing all the Hilda Baci posts but I’m waiting for my goat clap back. Chef Dammy Jor 🔥.”
I am seeing all the Hilda Baci posts but I’m waiting for my goat clap back.
Chef Dammy Jor 🔥 pic.twitter.com/SQlNdxyzN0
— Captured Heart 💜💙 (@_Captured_Heart) September 12, 2025
It didn’t end there, @DiohaRachael added, “Chef Dammy patiently waiting for Hilda Baci to finish😭.”
Chef Dammy patiently waiting for Hilda Baci to finish😭 pic.twitter.com/m2SvACIUIq
— Her Excellency 🦅🐬 (@DiohaRachael) September 12, 2025
More reactions from fans/critics
@Nwaizuogu1 noted: “Hilda Baci wan break Guinness world record twice, Chef Dammy go think sey na AI😂 @hildabacicooks. More Wins Nne.”
TheArinola reacted: “Nigerians are bullies. We’re a reflection of our leaders.
Someone else is cooking, it’s Chef Dammy that’s trending and being bullied.”
JustEniola01 wrote: “Chef Dammy said she was bullied online and offline when she attempted the Guinness World Record. She hasn’t even said she will be attempting this Jollof challenge but you people are already dragging her. Was someone not the record holder for the longest cooking time before Hilda Baci took it from her?? Y’all should leave Dammy’s neck ffs!”
Whether or not Chef Dammy stages a comeback, her name remains etched in Nigeria’s culinary pop culture as a symbol of viral humour, ambition, and unexpected fame.
