Hilda Baci Explained

Hilda Baci
Birth Name:Hilda Effiong Bassey
Birth Date:20 September 1996
Birth Place:Akwa Ibom, Nigeria
Citizenship: Nigeria
Mother:Lynda Ndukwe[1]
Occupation:Chef
Known For:former Guinness World Records holder for World's Longest Cooking Marathon

Hilda Effiong Bassey (born 20 September 1996), known as Hilda Baci, is a Nigerian chef, restaurateur, actress, and the former holder of the Guinness World Record for marathon cooking (cook-athon) with 93 hours 11 minutes in May 2023, which was surpassed later that year by Irish chef Alan Fisher with 119 hours, 57 minutes.[2] [3] In August 2021, she won the Jollof Faceoff competition.[4]

Early life and career

Hilda Effiong Bassey was born on 20 September 1996, and she is from the Nsit Ubium Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State.[5] She graduated with a degree in sociology from Madonna University, Okija, Anambra State.[6] She was the host of Dine on a Budget, a television show that airs on Pop Central TV.[7]

Baci embarked on a culinary education program, drawing inspiration from her mother, a culinary chef.[8]

Filmography

!Year!Movie!Role
2020Dreamchaser[9] Rihanna
2021A Walk on Water[10] Annie
2023Mr & Mrs Robert[11] Hilda

Guinness World Record

In March 2023, Baci announced she would be attempting the record for the longest cooking marathon.[12] The record was previously held by Lata Tondon[13] whose cooking marathon lasted for 87 hours, 45 minutes in 2019.[14] [15]

On 11 May 2023, she started her " Cook-a-thon " record attempt.[16] [17] She broke the record on 15 May 2023.[18]

On Monday, May 15, 2023, at exactly 7:45 am, Hilda broke the record for the longest cooking marathon by any individual hitting 87 hours 50 minutes above the previous record holder in 2019.[19] On Tuesday, May 16, 2023, Guinness World Records spokesperson released an official statement on its website saying: “We are aware of the record attempt and are looking forward to receiving the evidence for our Records Management Team to review before we can confirm the record is official.”[20]

To set a new record for the longest cooking marathon, Hilda was originally set to cook for 96 hours but later extended her goal to a 100-hour cooking marathon.[21] [22] [23]

High-profile Nigerians who visited Hilda include Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu; Lead Pastor of Harvester International, Bolaji Idowu, Nigerian award-winning singer, Tiwa Savage, Tim Godfrey, Ice Prince.[24] [25]

Then Vice President of Nigeria, Professor Yemi Osinbajo also called to cheer Hilda up during the cook-a-thon.[26] Hilda received a huge support fan base from Nigerians who trooped to the venue of the cooking competition, while others kept trending her name on Social Media.[27]

After review of videos and evidence, Guinness World Records confirmed that Baci had broken the record longest cooking marathon (individual), with a time of 93 hours 11 minutes.[28] [29] [30]

In November 2023, Hilda Baci lost her Guinness World Record title for the longest cooking marathon by an individual to Alan Fisher, an Irish chef.[31] [32] Fisher cooked for 119 hours and 57 minutes, surpassing Baci's previous record by more than 24 hours.[33] Fisher also broke the record for the longest baking marathon (individual) with 47 hours and 21 minutes.[34]

Baci congratulated Fisher on his achievement and said she was proud of him for breaking her record.[35]

Notes and References

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  4. Web site: 17 May 2023 . Hilda Baci: Biography, Net Worth, Husband, Cook-a-Thon . 20 June 2023 . 9ja Business Hub - Super Business & Finance Blog For Champs . 11 December 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231211195424/https://9jabusinesshub.com/hilda-baci-biography/ . dead .
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  6. Web site: Ibeh . Royal . 2023-04-22 . Hilda Baci: Inspiring Women To Follow Their Dreams . 2023-05-13 . en-US . 2023-05-13 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230513162325/https://leadership.ng/hilda-baci-inspiring-women-to-follow-their-dreams/ . live .
  7. Web site: Carmart . Team . 2023-05-14 . 4-day non-stop cooking, 9 other things to know about Hilda Baci and cookathon . 2023-05-15 . Carmart blog . en.
  8. Web site: 2023-05-16 . Chef Hilda Baci Biography: 2023 Net Worth, Age, Guinness World Record, Husband, Boyfriend, Cookathon Live Stream, More . 2023-05-16 . en-US . 2023-05-16 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230516161157/https://foxnigeria.ng/hilda-baci-biography/ . dead .
  9. Web site: Staff Writer . 2020-02-19 . 7 movies and series on Showmax nominated for AMVCAs . 2023-05-13 . Showmax Stories . en.
  10. Web site: Rapheal . 2023-04-08 . How I built huge restaurant brand from remote tiny apartment –Hilda Baci, multi-talented actress, TV producer, host, foodprenuer . 2023-05-13 . The Sun Nigeria . en.
  11. Web site: Mr & Mrs Robert (2023) . 2023-05-13 . Radio Times . en . 2023-05-13 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230513160826/https://www.radiotimes.com/movie-guide/b-qemwk3/mr-mrs-robert/ . dead .
  12. Web site: Firm Plans Longest Cooking Marathon to Break World Record – THISDAYLIVE . 2023-05-13 . www.thisdaylive.com . 2023-05-13 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230513160822/https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2023/04/15/firm-plans-longest-cooking-marathon-to-break-world-record/ . live .
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  14. News: 2019-09-07 . Rewa woman on way to cooking up a record . The Times of India . 2023-05-13 . 0971-8257 . 2023-05-13 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230513160820/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhopal/rewa-woman-on-way-to-cooking-up-a-record/articleshow/71019895.cms . live .
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  20. Web site: Nigerian chef Hilda Baci bids for longest cooking marathon with 100-hour kitchen stint . Guinness World Records . 18 May 2023 . en-gb . 16 May 2023 . 18 May 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230518132815/https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/news/2023/5/nigerian-chef-hilda-baci-bids-for-longest-cooking-marathon-with-100-hour-kitchen-749666 . live .
  21. News: Nsikak . Nseyen . Nigeria's Hilda Baci breaks Guinness world record for longest cooking time. Dailypost . 15 May 2023.
  22. Web site: Ayodele . Racheal . Guinness World Record: Hilda Baci extends cooking record to 100 hrs . Daily Post Nigeria . 2023-05-15 . 2023-05-15 . 2023-05-15 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230515191522/https://dailypost.ng/2023/05/15/guinness-world-record-hilda-baci-extends-cooking-record-to-100-hrs/ . live .
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  24. Web site: Adelagun . Oluwakemi . 2023-05-14 . PHOTOS: Sanwo-Olu visits as Hilda Baci attempts Guinness World Record for longest cook-a-thon . 2023-05-15 . Premium Times Nigeria . en-GB . 2023-05-14 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230514192744/https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/598434-photos-sanwo-olu-visits-as-hilda-baci-attempts-guinness-world-record-for-longest-cook-a-thon.html . live .
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  28. Web site: Kalu . Esther . 2023-06-12 . Hilda Baci: Woli Arole, Ekiti chef, other Nigerians embark on Guinness World Record attempt spree . 2023-06-13 . Premium Times Nigeria . en-GB . 2023-06-12 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230612212433/https://www.premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/naija-fashion/604079-hilda-baci-woli-arole-ekiti-chef-other-nigerians-embark-on-guinness-world-record-attempt-spree.html . live .
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  35. Web site: Johnson . Hannah . 2023-11-07 . Hilda Baci congratulates Irish chef, Alan Fisher, over world record . 2023-11-07 . Punch Newspapers . en-US . 2024-08-31 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240831164254/https://punchng.com/hilda-baci-congratulates-irish-chef-alan-fisher-over-world-record/ . live .
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