After chef Hilda Bassey reached stardom with her cook-a thon, which earned her a Guinness Award, many people are keen to know more about the life of Nigerian chef Hilda Baci, her state of origin, age, marital status, family background, etc. This article presents complete information about chef Hilda Baci biography and how she carved her name in the guinness book.
Hilda Baci Biography?
Hilda Baci was from the Nsit Ubium Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State and was born on 20th September 1996. At the time of writing this article, she is 28 years old and 2 months old. Hilda Baci coined her celebrity name from Hilda Effiong Bassey.
Hilda Baci is a chef, restaurateur, actress, and a former Guinness world record overthrown by a 26-year-old Irish Chef, Alan Fisher, who cooked for 119 hours and 57 minutes in November 2023 as against Baci’s 93 hours and 11 minutes in May 2023 on the Guinness record.
Hilda Baci Career
Hilda Baci started her career as a TV presenter but first got her fame in filmography, where she appeared in some movies from 2020 to 2023 before she became the Guinness world record holder towards the end of May 2023. Some of the movies she appeared in are Dream Chaser in 2020, where she acted in the role of Rihana; Walk on the Water in 2021, where she acted as Annie; and Mr & Mrs Robert in 2023, where she acted as Hilda.
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Before reaching stardom, Hilda Baci was a content creator who shared some of her cooking recipes and tips with her followers through her YouTube channel. This was one of the factors that helped bring Hilda Effiong Bassey to the limelight when she started her cook-a-thon challenge in 2023.
Early Life & Education
Hilda Baci is a beauty with brains. She did not become a star in a beam of light; she was a graduate with a BSc in Sociology from the Madonna University Okija, Anambra State. Since childhood, Hilda Baci has shown her undaunting interest and passion in cooking. She improved her culinary skills while growing up. While graduating from the university, she found a way to solidify her passion for cooking and find an innovative approach to her traditional cuisine.
Age
Among her many achievements, Hilda Baci inspires others with her youthful energy and innovative spirit. She was born on September 4, 1996, making her a vibrant young entrepreneur. One of the remarkable aspects of Hilda’s age is how she has accomplished so much at a relatively young stage. Her dedication to her craft demonstrates that passion and hard work can lead to success with little or no consideration for age.
Family
Hilda Baci was born to Mr. Effiong Bassey Edem and Mrs Lynda Ndukwe on 20th September 1996. Miss Hilda Effiong has two siblings, Gilbert and a younger sister known as Flavio Baci. Gilbert Baci chooses a pop artist, filmmaker, and writing career. Her younger sister (Flavio Baci) is famous for being a Bacci16 on Instagram. However, Chef Hilda Baci has no known husband at the time of writing this article.
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Hilda Baci’s Guinness World Record
Hilda Baci made her intention known to the public in March 2023 about her attempt to have her name recorded in the Guinness World Record in the cook-a thon category. The previous record holder was chef Lata Tondon (mostly misspelled as Lata Tandon), whose cook-a thon in 2019 lasted for about 87 hours and 45 minutes.
Hilda Baci’s cook-a thon record attempt kicked off at Amore Gardens in Lekki, Lagos State, on the 11th of May 2023 and lasted on Monday, 15th May 2023 at exactly 7:45 am, when Chef Hilda Baci broke the previous cook-a thon record of 87 hours and 45 minutes in 2019. Hilda Baci was pronounced the current holder of the Guinness World Record in the cook-a-thon category on Tuesday, 16th May 2023.
Award & Recognition
Hilda Baci was nominated and won The Future Awards Africa in the category “Young Person of the Year” in 2023.
Hilda Baci Net Worth
Based on Hilda Baci’s culinary skills, YouTube channel tutorials on cooking and its recipes, acting career, etc. Chef Baci’s net worth is approximated around $500,000.
Social Media Presence
As a food influencer and chef, Hilda Baci has carved out a significant presence on social media platforms, where she engages millions of followers. You can follow her culinary skill and journey on chef Hilda Baci Instagram using (@hildabaci), Twitter using (@hilda_baci), TikTok using (@hildabaci), and YouTube, where she shares creative recipes, cooking tips, and behind-the-scenes glimpses of her life.
