CNN —Nigerian chef Hilda Effiong Bassey has become a national sensation after cooking nonstop for 100 hours, in an attempt to set a world record. The Guinness world record committee still has to confirm that all their criteria have been met and whether Bassey will become the record holder. Bassey told CNN that she was motivated to attempt the record because she wants to put Nigerian food on the map. Nigerian food is such comfort food,” she added. Bassey told CNN that she nearly gave up on the first day, but after surpassing the previous record, she decided to aim for 100 hours.