Who is Hilda Baci?
Hilda Effiong Bassey, popularly known as Hilda Baci, is a Nigerian chef, and former holder of the Guinness World Record for the longest cooking marathon by a single individual with a record of 93 hours and 11 minutes.
Born on 20th September 1996, Hilda Baci hails from Nsil Ubium Local Government of Akwa-Ibom State. Hilda's parents are Linda Ndukwe and Effiong Bassey Edem. Hilda Baci graduated from Madonna University in Anambra State with a degree in Sociology. She has an elder brother known as Gillian Bassey who is an artist, a younger sister, Flavio Baci, and a younger brother whose identity is unknown.
Being a chef, Hilda Baci attributes her culinary skills to her mother Linda Ndukwe, who owns a restaurant in Abuja called Calabar Pot. Hilda Baci's career as a chef didn't start with breaking the Guinness World Record as most people assumed. Hilda Baci once hosted a cooking show "Dine on a Budget" on Pop Central TV. She also won the Jollof Faceoff competition in August 2021. Hilda owns a restaurant "My Food by Hilda" in Lagos. Hilda also had her hands-on acting in 2020 when she featured in a movie titled "Dreamchaser". She also starred in two other movies titled "A Walk on Water" and "Mr & Mrs Robert" in 2021 and 2023 respectively.
Hilda Baci Guinness World Record
Nigerian chef Hilda Baci's big break started in March 2023 when she announced that she would be attempting the record for the longest cooking marathon. On 11th May 2023, Hilda began her record attempt which went on for four days before breaking the record on 15th May 2023. Hilda Baci broke the record set by Indian chef Lata Tondon whose attempt lasted for 87 hours, 45 minutes in 2019. Hilda received several accolades from Nigerians, both at home and abroad. Hundreds of Nigerians and dignitaries including Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Nigerian singers including Tiwa Savage, and other celebrities were at the venue to support and encourage her.
A week after the cookathon, the Guinness World Records confirmed that Hilda Baci broke the record with a time of 93 hours and 11 minutes. In November 2023, an Irish chef named Alan Fisher broke Hilda Baci's record with a time of 119 hours and 57 minutes. Despite being a former record holder, Hilda Baci's record remains one of the most searched topics in 2023.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How old is Hilda Baci?
Hilda Baci is 27 years old.
2. Did Hilda Baci break the record?
Hilda Baci broke the record for the longest cooking marathon by a single individual with a time of 93 hours and 11 minutes surpassing the previous record of Indian chef Lata Tondon whose attempt lasted for 87 hours and 45 minutes.
3. Where is Hilda Baci from?
Hilda Baci is from Nsil Ubium Local Government Area in Akwa-Ibom State.
4. What is Hilda Baci's net worth?
Hilda Baci's net worth is about $500,000. She makes her income as a chef, social media influencer, and from endorsement deals. Hilda Baci is the brand ambassador of GB Foods, the company that produces Gino and Bama mayonnaise. She recently signed an endorsement deal with Viva Detergent.
Hilda Effiong Bassey, popularly known as Hilda Baci, is a Nigerian chef, and former holder of the Guinness World Record for the longest cooking marathon by a single individual with a record of 93 hours and 11 minutes.
Born on 20th September 1996, Hilda Baci hails from Nsil Ubium Local Government of Akwa-Ibom State. Hilda's parents are Linda Ndukwe and Effiong Bassey Edem. Hilda Baci graduated from Madonna University in Anambra State with a degree in Sociology. She has an elder brother known as Gillian Bassey who is an artist, a younger sister, Flavio Baci, and a younger brother whose identity is unknown.
Being a chef, Hilda Baci attributes her culinary skills to her mother Linda Ndukwe, who owns a restaurant in Abuja called Calabar Pot. Hilda Baci's career as a chef didn't start with breaking the Guinness World Record as most people assumed. Hilda Baci once hosted a cooking show "Dine on a Budget" on Pop Central TV. She also won the Jollof Faceoff competition in August 2021. Hilda owns a restaurant "My Food by Hilda" in Lagos. Hilda also had her hands-on acting in 2020 when she featured in a movie titled "Dreamchaser". She also starred in two other movies titled "A Walk on Water" and "Mr & Mrs Robert" in 2021 and 2023 respectively.
Hilda Baci Guinness World Record
Nigerian chef Hilda Baci's big break started in March 2023 when she announced that she would be attempting the record for the longest cooking marathon. On 11th May 2023, Hilda began her record attempt which went on for four days before breaking the record on 15th May 2023. Hilda Baci broke the record set by Indian chef Lata Tondon whose attempt lasted for 87 hours, 45 minutes in 2019. Hilda received several accolades from Nigerians, both at home and abroad. Hundreds of Nigerians and dignitaries including Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Nigerian singers including Tiwa Savage, and other celebrities were at the venue to support and encourage her.
A week after the cookathon, the Guinness World Records confirmed that Hilda Baci broke the record with a time of 93 hours and 11 minutes. In November 2023, an Irish chef named Alan Fisher broke Hilda Baci's record with a time of 119 hours and 57 minutes. Despite being a former record holder, Hilda Baci's record remains one of the most searched topics in 2023.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How old is Hilda Baci?
Hilda Baci is 27 years old.
2. Did Hilda Baci break the record?
Hilda Baci broke the record for the longest cooking marathon by a single individual with a time of 93 hours and 11 minutes surpassing the previous record of Indian chef Lata Tondon whose attempt lasted for 87 hours and 45 minutes.
3. Where is Hilda Baci from?
Hilda Baci is from Nsil Ubium Local Government Area in Akwa-Ibom State.
4. What is Hilda Baci's net worth?
Hilda Baci's net worth is about $500,000. She makes her income as a chef, social media influencer, and from endorsement deals. Hilda Baci is the brand ambassador of GB Foods, the company that produces Gino and Bama mayonnaise. She recently signed an endorsement deal with Viva Detergent.