“You’ve carved your name in golden books of history” ― Peter Obi tells Hilda Baci

Guinness World Record: "You've carved your name in golden books of history" ― Peter Obi tells Hilda Baci

Former Anambra state governor and presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, Peter Obi, on Tuesday congratulated Nigerian chef Hilda Effiong Bassey, aka Hilda Baci for breaking the Guinness World Record. The Guinness World Record on Tuesday certified Hilda as the new record holder for the longest cooking marathon by an individual and since then, congratulations have been pouring in order for the superstar chef. Guinness World Record: Guinness World Record holder, Hilda Bassey Announcing the good news on Tuesday, GWR said: “Following a thorough review of all the evidence, Guinness World Records can now confirm that Hilda Effiong Bassey, better known as Hilda Baci, has officially broken the record for the longest cooking marathon (individual), with a time of 93 hours 11 minutes.” Peter Obi while joining other Nigerians to congratulate Hilda Baci via his Twitter handle said Hilda has carved her name in the golden books of history and has brought great honour to Nigeria as a Nation. He wrote, “Congratulations to you Hilda Baci @hildabacicooks on breaking the Guinness World Record for the longest cooking time by an individual. You believed in your vision, you persevered till the end, and you have now carved your name in the golden books of history and have brought great honour to our nation. You have, by your victory, reminded us that the path through which one attains victory in any endeavour must be excellent. By towing the path of hard work and determination, you broke a world record.” Recall that the 26-year-old Nigerian chef began on Thursday 11 May and continued through to Monday 15 May, cooking over 100 pots of food during her four-day kitchen stint.

Hilda Baci reacts as Guinness World Records officially certifies her

Hilda Baci reacts as Guinness World Records officially certifies her

Nigerian chef, Hilda Baci, has reacted after Guinness World Records officially verified her 100-hour cook-a-thon. Celebrity chef, Hilda Baci, was awarded the Guinness World Record for the highest cooking marathon (individual) with 93 hours and 11 minutes. The announcement was made on the Guinness World Record Twitter page, where they congratulated the chef on her achievement. After reviewing all the footage, Guinness World Record tweeted, “We’re delighted to announce that Hilda Baci is the new record holder for the longest cooking marathon (individual).” Hilda Baci’s record-breaking feat surpassed the previous record of 87 hours and 45 minutes set by Indian chef, Lata Tondon, in 2019. Baci’s record has inspired chefs from around the world to attempt to break it, including Chef Dammy of Ekiti State and Chef Prince Temitope Adebayo, popularly known as Tope Maggie from Ogbomoso, Oyo State. Reacting to the news of her achievement, Hilda Baci tweeted, “This is the best news ever omg omg omg thank you so much.” Netizens flooded her comment section, congratulating the chef on her outstanding achievement. Hilda Baci is a renowned chef in Nigeria and has become a household name in the culinary world. Her record-breaking feat has put Nigeria on the global culinary map and has inspired many young chefs to pursue their passion for cooking. See the post below:

Hilda Baci breaks silence amidst Chef Dammy’s attempt to break her record

Hilda Baci breaks silence amidst Chef Dammy's attempt to break her record

Celebrity chef, Hilda Baci addresses a fellow professional cook, Chef Dammy amidst her attempt to break her 100-hour Guinness World Record. It would be recalled that Hilda overtook the former record holder, Lata Tandon’s achievement some weeks ago even though she is yet to be announced officially.

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100-hour Guinness World Record attempter, Hilda Baci. Credit: Hildabacicooks / Instagram Inspired by the Akwa Ibom chef, Dammy also embarked on the journey to become the current record holder as she vows to hit a 120-hour mark. Amidst the controversy trailing the Ekiti Chef‘s attempt, Hilda Baci has since thrown her weight behind her while applauding her unwavering spirit.

Hilda Baci breaks silence amidst Chef Dammy's attempt to break her record

Chef Dammy on her quest to set a 120-hour marathon cooking. Credit: chef___dammy / Instagram In a tweet, she wrote; “The beauty of dreams is that they are unique to each individual. Dami, your boldness to take on a cooking challenge shows that passion knows no limits. Embrace the journey, learn from every experience, and inspire others with your unwavering spirit. #DreamsUnleashed,” she wrote. Reactions trailing Hilda Baci’s note to Chef Dammy chichibabyyyyy_ penned: “Me I don’t wish her well. She’ll fail 🫶🏾” OyiboChijioke said: “Chef Dammy is practicing WITCHCRAFT not cooking. Stop promoting WITCHCRAFT. She and her covens won’t succeed.” LupinIkenga said: “Forget all this long talks, I’m praying earnestly for her to fail. Yes I’m a proud hater, I say it with my full chest” No_F4se penned: “Even though you chop my dog Bingo, I forgive you, I don’t care if this post was influenced or advised by others, it’s the act that count.” ambysmedia wrote: “No be me go talk that thing wey una want hear.” Great_Tony1 stated: “I’m very very sure dami voted for Apc. You can’t tell me otherwise” joshbbanks noted: “Wow! Hilda Baci is so matured and brilliant. I love this Hilda. For those of you who have been ranting here since yesterday now you’ll get sense while Hilda is even loving Dammy.”

Charles Okocha and chef Hilda Baci cross paths at event

Charles Okocha and chef Hilda Baci cross paths at event

In a delightful encounter at a recent event, popular Nollywood actor Charles Okocha and renowned chef Hilda Baci had a warm exchange of pleasantries, showcasing a different side of the usually hyperactive actor. Charles Okocha, widely known for his energetic personality and American accent, shared a video clip on his Instagram account, capturing the memorable interaction between himself and Hilda Baci.

"Jay Z will be disappointed"- Reactions as Charles Okocha local accent creeps in during link up with Hilda (Video)

Charles Okocha and chef Hilda Baci cross paths at event. Photo Credit: @charles_okocha Source: Instagram At the beginning of the clip, Charles seemed initially unaware of Hilda’s identity, prompting her to introduce herself. The celebrity chef graciously reminded him that they had crossed paths at her cook-a-thon event. Upon recollecting the encounter, Charles responded with a local exclamation, “Ewooooo,” which sparked conversations among onlookers.

"Jay Z will be disappointed"- Reactions as Charles Okocha local accent creeps in during link up with Hilda (Video)

Charles Okocha and chef Hilda Baci cross paths at event. Photo Credit: @hildabaci Source: Instagram Expressing his joy at attending Hilda’s cook-a-thon, Charles Okocha revealed that despite having two other scheduled events for the day, he spontaneously made the decision to be present and show his support for Hilda’s remarkable endeavor. He described the cook-a-thon as a “phenomenal” milestone in history, further emphasizing the importance of supporting such remarkable initiatives. The video shared by Charles Okocha has garnered significant attention on social media, with fans and followers applauding the actor for his warm interaction with Hilda Baci and his spontaneous show of support. See below;

“I don laugh tire” – Hilda Baci bumps into Okon Lagos inside plane

"I don laugh tire" - Hilda Baci bumps into Okon Lagos inside plane

Days after supporting her for eating dog meat, Okon Lagos bumped into Hilda Baci inside a plane and his reaction was so hilarious. Hilda Baci shared the video on her Instagram page showing the moment Nollywood actor, Ime Bishop Umoh, popularly known as Okon, got into the plane as her seatmate.

Okon Lagos meets Hilda Baci

Okon Lagos meets Hilda Baci
Photo credit: Hilda Baci/ Instagram “We haven’t finished boarding and I’m just laughing,” Baci wrote in the caption of the video. In the video clip, she and Okon couldn’t stop laughing together on the plane as they filmed themselves. This is coming days after Okon Lagos berated the president of Dog Lovers Association for calling out famous chef Hilda Baci over her dog meat delicacy. It was earlier reported that the Guinness World Record-breaking chef had elicited backlash from one Jackie Idimogu, the president of Dog Lovers Association, after a video of her and an influencer trying out a dog meat delicacy went viral. Okon who reacted to this tagged the woman as cloutina, further noting that she wants to dim Hilda’s shine by inciting Western hate. He pointed out to the lady that eating dog meat is a delicacy in Akwa Ibom which happens to be where Hilda is from. Watch video from Hilda Baci and Okon Lagos’ meeting below:

Hilda Baci under fire for charging N25,000 to watch her cook

Hilda Baci under fire for charging N25,000 to watch her cook

Popular chef, Hilda Baci, has been slammed heavily after it was alleged that she charged N25,000 for meet-and-greet sessions in Abuja. Hilda Baci made headlines on May 15, 2023, when she reportedly broke the Guinness World Record for the longest cooking marathon. The previous record of 87 hours and 45 minutes was held by Chef Lata Tondon from Rewa, India in 2019. However, the Guinness World Record has not yet officially confirmed Baci as the new record holder for the longest cooking marathon, despite her impressive feat. The Akwa Ibom chef has been involved in different controversial actions that have triggered criticism from Nigerians. According to recent reports, Hilda Baci is allegedly charging a significant amount of N25,000 for personal meet-ups in Abuja. It is said that individuals will have to pay this fee to have a brief encounter with her on June 24, 2023. Although Hilda Baci has not spoken publicly about these allegations, many Nigerians have expressed their disappointment and concern over what they see as an exorbitant fee to meet a chef. @Mayorstilldey4u said; “Lagos people see Hilda Baci for free. E reach Abuja people turn, e turn 25k.” @yitsugee reacted: “Meet and greet with Hilda Baci for 25k??? wow.” @Batopy1234 said: “25k to see Hilda Baci? Na bread of life she wan bake?” @esther__111 reacted: “25k to see Hilda Baci ke As you Dey cook-a-thon, how much you pay people wey come support you?” @KhaleedSZN commented:
“25k to watch Hilda baci cook? Wetin my babe dey do for free.” @fineboytunde_ said: “25k to see hilda Baci, how much be some mentors Forex class? God Abeg.” See the post below:

Hilda Baci allegedly charges N25k for meet and greet

N25k to see Hilda Baci Photo credit: XBrianDennis/Twitter

Okon Lagos berates Dog lovers president for calling out Hilda Baci

Okon Lagos berates Dog lovers president for calling out Hilda Baci

Popular actor and comedian, Okon Lagos roundly berates president of Dog Lovers Association for calling out famous chef Hilda Baci over her dog meat delicacy. It was earlier reported that the Guinness World Record-breaking chef had elicited backlash from one Jackie Idimogu, the president of Dog Lovers Association, after a video of her and influencer trying out a dog meat delicacy went viral.

"Cloutina" – Okon Lagos berates Dog-lovers president for calling out Hilda Baci and Enioluwa for publicizing dog meat delicacy

Okon Lagos berates Dog-lovers president for calling out Hilda Baci and Enioluwa for publicizing dog meat delicacy. Photo Credit: Hilda Baci. Source: Instagram. The lady had berated her for preparing dog meat as meal as she expressed her displeasure. Okon who reacted to this tagged the woman as cloutina, further noting that she wants to dim Hilda’s shine by inciting western hate. He pointed out to the lady that eating dog meat is a delicacy in Akwa Ibom which happens to be where Hilda is from.

"Cloutina" – Okon Lagos berates Dog-lovers president for calling out Hilda Baci and Enioluwa for publicizing dog meat delicacy

Okon Lagos berates Dog-lovers president for calling out Hilda Baci and Enioluwa for publicizing dog meat delicacy. Photo Credit: Okon Lagos. Source: Instagram. Okon added that if preparing dog meat is a crime, then the same argument could be made of other animals which are pets to other people. In his words: “Who’s this one sef? Ok Madam Cloutina, before you began inciting western hate on Hilda, you should have first of all known that there is no proof that the meat on that table is dog meat. Most things on social media aren’t real. Second, even if it is dog meat, Akwa Ibomites and Cross Riverians eat dog meat and there is NOTHING wrong with it. They don’t eat pet dogs, but wild dogs. It’s either ones hunted as game in the forest or the local breeds that are somewhat wild, strayed and launch indiscriminate attacks on unsuspecting passersby. It’s not an ape that we are talking about here, that is a primate and in the same family with humans but lesser animals. If it ts, then one may make a commonsensical case for cannibalism or something close. It’s a dog and not a pet dog like you are carrying to chase clout with. People eat pythons and other kinds of animals which are pets to many. I’ve seen many Python pets in Florida. So should a protective movement be flagged off for all animals? Are you vegan? Even if you are, what if someone comes with a claim which is a arguably a truism, that plants have life and deserve to live and it is cruel and destructive to life to allow it end up as food just because u are at the top of the food chain? As much as this is a mischievous and selective justice for animals, it is also broad day light witchcraft to put a clog in someone’s wheel of progress.”

Pres of Dog community drags Hilda Baci over dog delicacy

Pres of Dog community drags Hilda Baci over dog delicacy

The president of My Dog and I group, Jackie Idimogu has dragged Nigerian chef Hilda Baci into the mud over her recent dog delicacy. Hilda Baci, the Nigerian chef became a house name after she broke the record for completing 100 hours of non-stop cooking. Many people applauded her for putting Nigeria and Africa on the map.

Hilda Baci dragged by the President of the Dog community. Photo credit: Hilda Baci. Source: Instagram However, it seems the young chef is making headlines once again for the wrong reason. In the late hours of yesterday, Hilda Baci shared a video of some delicacies she prepared. One of the delicacies which have caused an uproar on social media is the dog delicacy Hilda Baci prepared. A  lot of Nigerians have slammed Hilda for portraying Nigerians are dog eaters while others also argue that killing animals like dogs unnecessarily is cruel and ethically questionable,  and have called her to pull down the video from her page. In the midst of the backlashes, the president of ‘My Dog and I’ group, Jackie Idimogu has taken to her page to call out Hilda Baci. According to her, she is disappointed in the chef for killing and serving a dog delicacy. She disclosed how she and her other colleagues in the group alongside their dogs ll came to the stand to show support to Hilda Baci when she was busy with her cook-marathon a few weeks ago. According to her, there are some dog lovers in the country who respect and love dogs and won’t accept any form of harm to befall them. She described her dog at home as her son. She quizzed Hilda Baci about her conscience on serving a dog delicacy amongst the other foods she cooked, portraying to the world that Nigerians are dog eaters. In the midst of the brouhaha, Hilda Baci is yet to respond to the issue.

Mammoth crowd troop out in Akwa Ibom to welcome Hilda Baci and her mum (Video)

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Celebrity Chef Hilda Effiong Bassey, popularly known as Hilda Baci, has recently captured the attention of fans and followers alike with a remarkable homecoming reception. The renowned Nigerian chef, who had been actively promoting her homecoming event and participation in the inauguration of Akwa-Ibom’s Governor-elect, Pastor Umo Eno, took to social media to share glimpses of her memorable return.

Mammoth crowd troop out in Akwa Ibom to welcome Hilda Baci and her mum (Video)

Hilda baci arrives Akwa Ibom for homecoming. Photo Credit:@Olorisupergal Source: Tiktok In a series of videos posted on her social media page, Chef Hilda Baci was seen exuding elegance and style as she enjoyed quality time with her mother aboard a plane en route to Uyo, the capital city of Akwa-Ibom state. The clips showcased the palpable excitement and anticipation surrounding her arrival as fans eagerly awaited her presence.

The airport reception was nothing short of regal, as hordes of enthusiastic fans gathered to welcome the celebrity chef and her mother. The atmosphere was electric, and the fans’ genuine admiration for Hilda Baci was evident as they eagerly awaited the moment to finally meet their beloved culinary icon.

Mammoth crowd troop out in Akwa Ibom to welcome Hilda Baci and her mum

Hilda baci arrives Akwa ibom for homecoming. Photo Credit: @olorisupergal Source: Titkok Among the videos that circulated online, one particularly heartwarming clip captured Hilda Baci and her mother joyfully dancing amidst the exuberant crowd. The enchanting moment exemplified the bond between the celebrity chef and her mother, as well as the immense love and support they receive from their loyal fan base.   See below; @olorisupergal DiaryofHildaBaci: Arrival of @hildabaci in Akwa Ibom for her homecoming. . . . Get the latest updates here olorisupergal.com x olorisupergal.co.za #OloriSuperGal #HildaBaciCookAThon #HildaBaci #DiaryofHildaBaci ♬ original sound – OLORISUPERGAL   @olorisupergal DiaryofHildaBaci: Hilda Baci’s in Akwa Ibom for her homecoming. . . . Get the latest updates here olorisupergal.com x olorisupergal.co.za #OloriSuperGal #HildaBaciCookAThon #HildaBaci #DiaryofHildaBaci ♬ original sound – OLORISUPERGAL  

Hilda Baci addresses disapproval following record breaking attempt

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The well-known Nigerian chef, Hilda Baci, addresses how her attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the longest cooking marathon was met with disapproval over claims of being too blessed. According to Hilda, there were people who were not pleased with her accomplishment because they perceived her as being “too blessed.”

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Record-breaking Nigerian Chef, Hilda Baci. Image Credit: @Hildabaci
Source: Instagram It is worth noting that she recently set a new record of 100 hours of non-stop cooking, surpassing the previous record of 87 hours and 45 minutes held by India’s Lata Tandon. However, despite her achievement, Hilda’s attempt is currently undergoing review by Guinness World Records for certification. During her appearance as a guest on the latest episode of the ‘I Said What I Said’ Podcast; HildaBaci revealed that many individuals were dissatisfied with her endeavour due to feelings of intimidation caused by her beauty, skills, and charisma. “There were a lot of ‘It’s not fairs’, like, ‘how can only her be fine, be hot, ah ah. How can only her have all these things? That’s not how life is,” the renowned chef stated. On the speculations that she paid massively for publicity, Hilda said, “The PR that we invested in, how much, how many was it? The kind of earned media that the attempt got, you can not pay for it. You can’t plan for it, you can’t pay it. It’s grace. You can only hope.” She further addressed the general experience of cooking for such a long period and taking instructions from her team. Watch the video below …