Beauty with business mindset, Hilda Baci is a real gem when it comes to cooking. She made a name for herself after cooking for 100 hours and surpassing the previous Guiness World record set by an Indian chef, Lata Tondon, in 2019.
Hilda Baci is a Nigerian chef, restaurateur and actress who came to prominence after setting a world record for marathon cooking in May 2023.
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| Real Name: | Hilda Effiong Bassey |
| Date of Birth: | September 20, 1996 |
| Place of Birth: | Akwa Ibom, Nigeria |
| Nationality: | Nigerian |
| Occupation: | Chef, Social Media Influencer |
| Parents: | Lynda Ndukwe (mother) |
| Siblings: | N/A |
| Partner: | N/A |
| Height: | N/A |
| Net Worth: | Not Estimated |
Early Life
Hilda Effiong Bassey was born on September 20, 1996, in Akwa Ibom, Nigeria. She is originally from Nsit Ubium Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. Her mother name is Lynda Ndukwe.
She obtained a degree in sociology from Madonna Universit, in Okija, Rivers State.
Career
Hilda was inspired by her mother, a culinary chef as she began her career embarking on a culinary education program.
She became known as a chef after emerging winner of the Jollof Face-off competition in August 2021.
She became the host of the television show, Dine on a Budget, which airs on Pop Central TV.
Hilda made it known that she would be attempting to break the record for the longest cooking marathon, a record which was previously held by Lata Tondon with a time of 87 hours, 45 minutes in 2019.
She started her record attempt titled “Cook-a-thon” on May 11, 2023 and broke the record on May 15 at exactly 7:45 am with a 100 hours cooking marathon.
However, top personnels in the country graced the event which include the likes of The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-olu, Nigerian singer, Tiwa Savage and other big brother naija celebrities.
She is also an actress where she starred in the Dream Chaser, as Annie in the movie Walk on Water in 2021, and Hilda in Mr & Mrs Robert in 2023.
Social Media
Hilda Baci is active on social media. She is on Instagram @hildabaci
Net Worth
Hilda Baci earns her career as a social media influencer, chef and actress. Her net worth has not been estimated.
Frequently Asked Questions
She is a Nigerian chef and social media influencer.
She was born on September 20, 1996.
She hails from Nsit Ubium Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State.
Her mother’s name is Lynda Ndukwe.
Hilda Baci came to the limelight for her Guiness World record of longest cooking hours.
She is not married.
