Zainab Oladipo cooking marathon to break Guinness World Record with 15,500 dishes in 300 hours. Kamloops event celebrates food, culture, and unity

Canada-based Nigerian chef, Zainab Oladipo, is preparing for a groundbreaking culinary feat that could etch her name into the Guinness World Records.

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The bold initiative, tagged the Zainab Oladipo cooking marathon, is scheduled for 29 July to 12 August 2025 in Kamloops, British Columbia.

Oladipo plans to cook 15,500 dishes from 195 countries over 300 consecutive hours. The event will be hosted at 326 Victoria Street and will be open to physical attendees who will be served free meals throughout the marathon.

“This is more than just cooking. It’s a movement,” Oladipo said. “I want to prove that a woman, an immigrant, a Black Canadian — from right here in Kamloops — can dream big, and achieve something extraordinary.”

Her motto, “Feed, Inspire, Give Back,” reflects the core of the project, which blends cultural celebration with social impact. The event promotes community engagement, resilience, and cultural representation.

A statement from her management noted, “Her mission represents the spirit of unity and determination that transcends borders. Zainab is not just cooking; she’s creating a legacy, one dish at a time.”

A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to support logistics, ingredients, and volunteer coordination. Local businesses and residents are also being urged to support the marathon through donations, partnerships, or volunteering.

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“This marks the first time a Nigerian-Canadian chef in Kamloops is pursuing such a feat,” the statement added. “It’s about community connection, representation, and proving that no dream is too big when fuelled by purpose and heart.”