Entertainment
Nigerian chef, Edwin Akinsowon seeks to break Guinness World Record for longest barbecue marathon
A Nigerian accountant turned chef, Edwin Akinsowon, is attempting to break a Guinness World Record (GWR) of 80 hours in grilling.
e is attempting to set a new record of 82 hours or more.
Akinsowon, an indigene of Ondo State, in a statement on Monday said that the activity would start from 1.00 am on June 15 until he is able to break the record.
He noted that drawing from his diverse background and motivated by a deep-seated belief in achieving the extraordinary, he aimed to grill for over 82 hours, surpassing the current record of 80 hours.
According to him, the activity will take place beside Kayser Restaurant, Victoria Island, Lagos.
“To break the record, I must grill for over 81 hours in a public area, adhering to specific guidelines set by Guinness World Records.
“I plan to grill for more than 82 hours, using only charcoal as modern grilling machines are not permitted.
“The event will be open to the public, and I’ll have a medical certificate to ensure the quality and safety of the food,” he said.
Akinsowon described himself as a passionate griller and aspiring world champion, with a background in accounting and a deep love for the culinary arts.
He said his journey from an art student to a record-breaking hopeful was a story of perseverance and unwavering belief in the power of dreams.
On the inspiration behind this ambitious attempt, Akinsowon said, “Motivation is an inner drive that pushes you beyond expectations.
“I have always believed that nothing is impossible. Though I was an art student in secondary school and later studied accounting in higher education, I found my true calling in the restaurant business.
“Learning to grill from my grandfather in Ondo town ignited my passion for barbecue.”
He noted that his attempt toward this record-breaking attempt began two years ago and had engaged an expert trainer in 2023 who dedicated a month to honing his grilling skills.
“From childhood, I envisioned myself as a world champion. Working in a restaurant solidified my dream of achieving greatness through grilling.
“However, the path has not been without challenges, financial constraints and a demanding work ethic have been significant hurdles, but my determination to succeed keeps me going.
“Managing rest breaks and staying active throughout the attempt will be crucial. Guinness allows only rest breaks, not sleeping time. I aim to remain active for the full four days,
“The Lagos state government is providing emergency services to ensure safety and all foods prepared will undergo government approval to maintain high standards.
“I solicit for private and public companies’ support, federal and state government support as I will be embarking on the journey.
“We are inviting everybody to come and experience greatness at the venue,” he said.
Entertainment
‘You’re lucky I have too much to lose’ — Burna Boy hits critics
Burna Boy, the Afrofusion singer, has addressed his critics, revealing why he no longer takes a hard approach to situations.
In a recent post on his Instastory, the Grammy winner expressed frustration at being criticised for reacting to issues, while his attackers go unchecked.
The 33-year-old singer wondered why people quickly condemn him for speaking out but show no concern when he’s the victim of an attack.
Burna Boy implied that his critics should consider themselves lucky, saying, “I have too much to lose now”.
The hitmaker also warned his critics not to mistake his silence for weakness.
“When they talk nobody cares, but when I react it’s a Nuclear disaster,” he wrote. “Y’all don’t know how lucky you are that I have too much to lose now, Walahi a lot of you would not be here no more. Anyway make I just go buy another thing to relax.
“Bundle by bundle! No sign of weakness!”
Entertainment
‘Everybody Loves Jenifa’ is 2024’s highest-grossing Nollywood film with N511m
‘Everybody Loves Jenifa‘, a new film by Funke Akindele, has broken Nollywood box office records, becoming the quickest film to reach over N500 million.
The Nigerian Box Office took to X to announce the record-breaking achievement.
It revealed that the movie, released across cinemas on December 11, raked in N156 million in its second weekend to take the total to N511 million.
“Looks like another N156M for Everybody Loves Jenifa in its 2nd weekend taking its cumulative to N511M and raking in over 101,000 admissions,” the post reads.
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Also, Film One, the entertainment company, announced that the movie is “2024’s highest-grossing Nollywood title and the fastest to hit ₦500M in just 12 days!”
Celebrating the feat in an Instagram post, Akindele expressed her gratitude to God and her supporters.
“Thank you Lord!! Thank you everyone!!! I couldn’t have done this without your love and support!!!! God bless you all,” she wrote.
‘Everybody Loves Jenifa’ was earlier announced as the highest-grossing opening day film in the industry’s history, after raking in N45.2 million, with 9,409 admissions.
Entertainment
I earn more from car wash business than music, says Jason Derulo
Jason Derulo, the American singer, says he earns more from his car washing business than music.
Derulo, who owns a car wash business called Rocket CarWash, shared in an interview that the venture has become more profitable than his music career.
He said he did not expect the business to be so successful, especially since he has never advertised it.
He added that Rocket CarWash is a unique glass-walled facility where customers can watch the car washing process as if it were a show.
“It’s true that I make more money from my car washing business than my music. It’s pretty crazy. It’s something that I didn’t expect at all. I got into it, I thought that it would be good but I didn’t think that was going to be a life-changing event,” he said.
“You know what’s crazy? I have never even advertised my car washing business. It’s pretty amazing. It’s a super car wash. It’s not like the ones you’re probably used to. It’s all glass so when your car is being washed, everybody can see the action. It’s like a show.”
Derulo is best known for hits like ‘Whatcha Say’, ‘Talk Dirty’, and ‘Savage Love’.
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