Hilda Baci meets Tony Elumelu, discusses business innovation at UBA Africa Conversations (Video)

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Chef, Hilda Baci, captivated the audience as one of the distinguished guests at the 2023 UBA Africa Conversations event held at the Tony Elumelu Amphitheater in Lagos on Wednesday, May 24th. The event brought together prominent figures in the business and financial landscape in Africa, including UBA Group Chairman Tony Elumelu, Group Managing Director Oliver Alawuba, and other key business leaders.

Hilda Baci meets Tony Elumelu, discusses business innovation at UBA Africa Conversations (Video)

I was delighted to have spoken alongside these inspiring women that are breaking barriers in their different industries. Photo Credit: @hildabaci Source: Instagram A video shared on Hilda Baci’s social media page showcased her arrival at the event, where she warmly greeted billionaire entrepreneur Tony Elumelu. The occasion marked an all-female panel discussion comprising accomplished professionals from diverse fields.

Hilda Baci meets Tony Elumelu, discusses business innovation at UBA Africa Conversations (Video)

was delighted to have spoken alongside these inspiring women that are breaking barriers in their different industries. Photo Credit: @hildabaci Source: Instagram The panelists included Abiola Bawuah, the Executive Director/CEO of UBA Africa; Owen Omogiafo, President of Transnational Corporation (Transcorp) Plc; renowned foodpreneur and chef, Hilda Baci; acclaimed fashion designer, Banke Lawson-Kuku, and business and technology executive Folusho Gbadamosi. Hilda Baci, still basking in the recognition she received for her recent achievement of breaking the Guinness World Record by cooking for over 100 hours, took the opportunity to emphasize the importance of sustainability, discipline, and reading in business.

Hilda Baci meets Tony Elumelu, discusses business innovation at UBA Africa Conversations (Video)

was delighted to have spoken alongside these inspiring women that are breaking barriers in their different industries. Photo Credit: @hildabaci Source: Instagram She offered valuable advice to young Africans, urging them to remain focused and empower themselves through the art of reading. In her words; “As a young entrepreneur, even if you do not have money to take a business course, you can read. If you want to survive in the business world, it is important to arm yourself with information and learn, as this will keep you going especially in a world that is constantly changing.”  Her words resonated with the audience, reflecting the importance of staying informed and adapting to the ever-changing business landscape. See below;  

“I was once homeless”– Hilda Baci opens up about past struggles (Video)

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Nigerian chef Hilda Baci, who recently achieved the Guinness World Record for the longest cooking by an individual, has opened up about her past struggles with homelessness. The 26-year-old culinary expert, known for her successful restaurant and culinary skills, shared her inspiring story during a recent interview with TVC.

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I couldn’t be more grateful I’m so happy. Photo Credit: @hildabaci Source: Instagram Addressing the misconceptions surrounding her sudden rise to fame, Hilda said; “A lot of people see this buzz now, and most of them think I dropped from the sky. They don’t know I was homeless at some point. There’s an entire phase and journey that got me here, and I’m not even done.” Hilda emphasized that her recent achievement was just one step on her ongoing journey. “This is still part of a journey. I’m still on a path, and I’m still going. It’s not always going to be rosy. It’s not always going to be easy. But we need more examples like this so people can say, ‘Hilda did it, so I can do it as well,” She said. Her words carry a message of hope and resilience, encouraging others to pursue their dreams despite the challenges they may encounter. See below; VIDEO: I Was Once Homeless, Says Hilda Baci Chef Hilda Baci, who surpassed the Guinness World Record holder for longest cooking by an individual, has revealed that she was once homeless. She made this known in a recent interview with TVC, sighted on Monday. Speaking about the… pic.twitter.com/Ium7W9FuNt — Punch Newspapers (@MobilePunch) May 22, 2023

Moment Hilda Baci gives testimony in church after breaking Guinness World Records (Video)

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Renowned Nigerian chef, Hilda Baci, recently took to the church altar to express her gratitude and give glory to God for the abundance of grace she experienced during her recent cooking challenge. In a heartfelt testimony, the talented chef acknowledged that her remarkable achievement was not solely due to her skills or the efforts of her team but rather a result of divine intervention.

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Baci humbly expressed her appreciation to God for the inner peace she experienced throughout the cooking period, emphasizing that no amount of public relations or support from her team could compare to the profound love she felt during the challenge.Trending:Another Nigerian lady set to break Guinness World Record as she begins counting of rice grains (Video) She attributed her success, particularly in breaking the cooking record, to a divine miracle.

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Videos shared on her Instagram stories captured the enthusiastic reaction of church members, who greeted her with loud cheers and excitement as she approached the altar.   See below; I’m thankful for the grace of God that saw me through the 100 hours 40 minutes. 🙏🏾 Earlier today with my church family @HarvestersLekki. 🫶🏾 pic.twitter.com/y0YpAYu0wQ — Hilda Baci’s Cookathon (@hildabacicooks) May 21, 2023  

“I got my declaration from Guinness World Record two months after my marathon cooking” – Lata Tondon speaks as she encourages Hilda Baci (Video)

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"I got my declaration from Guinness World Record two months after my marathon cooking" – Lata Tondon speaks as she encourages Hilda Baci (Video)

Former longest cooking time record holder, Lata Tondon speaks on her experience following marathon cooking as she encourages Nigerian chef Hilda Baci. In a recent Instagram live chat with friends, she spoke on Hilda’s superb effort to break her record.

"I got my declaration from Guinness World Record two months after my marathon cooking" – Lata Tondon speaks as she encourages Hilda Baci (Video)

According to her, she’s proud of Hilda Baci breaking her record with a staggering 100 hours cooking time, as she noted that the Guinness World Record would eventually recognize the feat by giving her an award.Trending:Another Nigerian lady set to break Guinness World Record as she begins counting of rice grains (Video)

"I got my declaration from Guinness World Record two months after my marathon cooking" – Lata Tondon speaks as she encourages Hilda Baci (Video)

Lata Tondon, showing off a wall lined with various awards, revealed that Guinness had awarded her effort two months after she set a record. Watch her speak:

Pastor bashes chef Hilda Baci over indecent dressing (Video)

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"Hilda Baci sells something else other than food" — Pastor bashes chef over indecent dressing (Video)

A yet-to-be identified pastor attacks the personality of the renowned chef, Hilda Baci while condemning her wardrobe choices as indecent dressing. It would be recalled that the chef made a name for herself by attempting to break the Guinness World Record for the longest cooking hour and achieved a new record of 100 hours.

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The pastor during recent preaching stated that the dresses of Hilda Baci are part of who she is and because of some revealing photos on her Instagram page, she sells more than just food.Trending:Another Nigerian lady set to break Guinness World Record as she begins counting of rice grains (Video)

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“Hilda Baci dresses indecently, you can know a lot about a person by the way they dress, it doesn’t matter the Guinness world record she breaks, she is selling something but it’s definitely not Food,” he said in part. Reactions that followed … Officialdesire_ wrote: “Na still harlot God tell Hosea to marry for Bible, na harlot God still use help Caleb & Phinehas escape when they went to spy the land of canaan, na still harlot wash & perfumed Jesus’ feet with the most precious oii from alabaster box .. so leave our harlot alone, we love her like that, God loves her like that Mr. Perfect Pastor. Pls focus on your ministry cause you have no idea of the grace she carries. T for thanks!” Adamazi_singles_connect penned: “This one na Mumu preacher” Oluwadremo__ stated: “Pure Truth ,if you don’t believe go to court!” Macaulayrume noted: “They always jump on what’s trending leaving important issues.. I bet you where this church is the state the place the town more security issues happening.. but na watin trend for another city entirely na be their Aproko topic” Watch the video below …

“She is our product”- Madonna University awards Chef Hilda Baci scholarship until PhD

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Madonna University, Nigeria, has extended its congratulations to Hilda Baci for her remarkable achievement in setting a new world record in the cooking marathon. In recognition of her outstanding accomplishment, the university, where Chef Hilda is an alumna, has awarded her a scholarship up to the PhD level.

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In an official statement titled “Celebrating Excellence and Congratulating our proud Alumna, Hilda Bassey Effiong,” signed by Associate Prof. Martin Anagboso, DVC(Admin), Madonna University expressed its joy and pride in Chef Hilda’s achievement.Trending:Another Nigerian lady set to break Guinness World Record as she begins counting of rice grains (Video) The university confirmed that she has been granted a scholarship up to the PhD level, along with the highest merit award, by the Founder and Chancellor of Madonna University, Nigeria. In the statement, Madonna University acknowledged Chef Hilda’s remarkable feat and commended her for setting a new world record in the cooking marathon.

The statement reads; “The management, staff and students of Madonna University, Nigeria congratulate Hilda Bassey Effiong on the award of scholarship to PhD level and Madonna University, Nigeria highest merit award by the Founder and Chancellor. “These awards are in recognition of her achievement. Since its inception over two decades ago, Madonna University has prided itself as a pacesetter and record breaker with several achievements under its belt. For instance, it is on record that we are the first private university to go into full operation in Nigeria and the first Catholic University in the West African sub-region. More so, we are the first Nigerian university to operate a 100% boarding system for all students. “We have remained steadfast in our commitment to the pursuit of academic excellence, equipping our teeming students with the knowledge, skills, and values necessary to succeed in an ever-changing world. And as we nurture and groom our students to be leaders and impact-makers, we also take pride in celebrating the accomplishments of our outstanding alumni who continue to make significant contributions not only in their fields but the society at large. “Today, we are thrilled to shine a well-deserved spotlight on Hilda Baci, a remarkable individual whose journey showcases the spirit of excellence, one we are privileged and proud to have taken part in its nurturing. On the 11th of May 2023, Hilda Effiong Bassey, popularly known as Hilda Baci, a talented chef and CEO of MyFoodbyHilda, embarked on a courageous mission to break the Guinness World Records for the longest cooking marathon by an individual. “With the former record standing at 88 hours, Hilda, in her embodiment of excellence, tenacity, sheer will, masterful culinary skills and unparalleled resilience, sought to not just break the existing record, but also make another by cooking for 96 hours. Remarkably, she extended her cooking time by an additional four hours, bringing it to an impressive 100 hours.”  

“Hilda Baci cook-a-thon relevant than last two BBNaija show” — Tunde Ednut

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Renowned blogger and entertainer, Tunde Ednut, expresses admiration for the cook-a-toon of Nigerian chef, Hilda Baci while comparing it with the BBNaija show. In the blogger’s opinion, her cooking marathon gained more popularity than the last two seasons of the Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) reality show.

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Tunde Ednut arrived at this conclusion after witnessing Baci’s remarkable Instagram page growth from 50,000 followers to 1.2 million in just five days.Trending:Another Nigerian lady set to break Guinness World Record as she begins counting of rice grains (Video) It’s worth noting that Hilda Baci recently achieved a historic milestone by breaking the Guinness World Record for the longest individual cooking time.

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Praising Hilda Baci for her impressive culinary accomplishments in such a short span, Tunde Ednut took to his Instagram page on Friday to emphasize that she holds greater relevance and popularity compared to the winners of the past two seasons of the BBNaija show. “For some funny reason, anytime I see HILDA BACI, I don’t know why she gives me the vibe of winning Big Brother. Her four-day or five days cooking show passed the last two Big Brother shows of three months,” he wrote.

"Hilda Baci cook-a-thon relevant than last two BBNaija shows" — Tunde Ednut

Reactions that followed … @Shakar_el wrote: “Facts 😂😂😂😂 u can’t compare with those BBN people abeg” @Entertainforlife penned: “Just see the way everyone is talking about her these last few day – see erh if grace locate you it will be like you’re the only one existing. May grace locate us in our various endeavors. ❤️” @Kpowugahwifa stated: “I begged her to go for bbnaija years ago, I knew she would have won, no clout chasing pls, go and check her page b4 u comment here pls.” @Strawberrycuteface opined: “She did so well👏👏4 days and she achieved a lot 👏👏her family,friends even people she doesn’t know rooted and turned up for her 👏👏👏I loved the energy 👏🔥🔥” @Ifyinni_m wrote: “True ooooo …she has done amazing well❤️❤️❤️….I Still dey find wetin to break like this walai,😂😂😂😂”

Liberian Chef breaks silence hours after Nigerians drag him for challenging Hilda Baci

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Liberian chef, Wonyean Aloycious Gaye, has recently taken to Instagram to respond to the heavy criticisms and backlash he has received since expressing his intention to challenge chef Hilda Baci. Gaye, appealed to Nigerians to embrace love rather than hatred in his heartfelt post.Trending:Another Nigerian lady set to break Guinness World Record as she begins counting of rice grains (Video)

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The Liberian chef’s quest to challenge Hilda Baci, who recently cooked for over 100 hours at Amore Gardens in Lagos state, sparked widespread discussions on social media. Nigerians, fiercely proud of their beloved chef, took to various platforms to express their disapproval and dragged Gaye extensively for attempting to compete with her, even before Baci had received certification from Guinness World Records.

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Refusing to engage in negativity, Wonyean Aloycious Gaye used his Instagram platform to address the trolls and preach a message of love and peace. In his response, he urged Nigerians to refrain from hating on him, emphasizing that every action he takes is rooted in love and not driven by any form of animosity. He wrote; “In my country Liberia, we share no hate. It’s all love here.” See below;

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Reacting… @ella.ella117; “keep your love to yourself” @ meritsjackson55; “oga rest” @ canada_kemaofficial;  “She put in so much hard work for it that she did not outshine the Indian Lady immediately after she won four years ago. You are just pained that she is being celebrated, and you talk about love’

Moment Hilda Baci arrives at her restaurant in style days after breaking record (Video)

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A new video of Hilda Baci making a stunning appearance at her premium restaurant, My Food by Hilda, has taken the internet by storm, sending netizens into a frenzy. Accompanied by a man, Hilda looked dapper in a khaki-coloured crop top, blue jeans, and elegant heels.Trending:Another Nigerian lady set to break Guinness World Record as she begins counting of rice grains (Video)

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As Hilda walked through the restaurant, a lady in the background excitedly called out her name and greeted her. Showing her humility and grace, the talented foodpreneur smiled warmly and responded to the greeting as she continued on her journey.

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The video quickly caught the attention of concerned netizens who expressed their worry about Hilda’s well-being. They emphasized the need for her to take more rest and maintain a healthy work-life balance, considering the tremendous effort she put into achieving her record-breaking cooking feat. Meanwhile, others were captivated by her physical beauty, admiring her impeccable style and radiant appearance. As expected, the TikTok clip featuring Hilda Baci swiftly went viral, amassing over 222k views and counting. See below; @nigerianews12 Guinness World Record breaker @hildabaci#nigerianews #viral #nigerianews121 ♬ original sound – 🇳🇬Nigerianews

Hilda Baci opens up on number of years it took before attempting Guinness World Record (Video)

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Hilda Baci opens up number of years it took before attempting Guinness World Record

Hilda Baci, the renowned Nigerian chef also known as Hilda Effiong Bassey, shared details on how long it took to decide the attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the longest cooking time. During an interview with TVC on Thursday, she revealed that five years ago, she had contemplated setting the record, but circumstances weren’t favourable at that time.

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Hilda Baci continued to postpone it until 2023 when all lights were green and triumphed with over 100 hours setting a new record. In her words; “I thought about it five years ago, but then it wasn’t the right time. “I still had to go on a journey of self-discovery as well before I got to this point where I could confidently say, ‘oh I am ready to do this. I can afford to pay for it and I have the right team that will come together to make it happen’.” Watch the video below …