Hilda Effiong Bassey, also known as Hilda Baci, is a Nigerian chef, restaurateur, and actress.
Hilda Baci Biography
Hilda Baci is from the Nsit Ubium Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State and graduated with a degree in sociology from Madonna University in Anambra State.
Hilda Baci Career
Baci drew inspiration from her mother, a culinary chef, and embarked on a culinary education program. She was the host of the television show Dine on a Budget which airs on Pop Central TV.
In March 2023, Baci announced that she would attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the longest cooking marathon. The record was previously held by Lata Tondon, whose cooking marathon lasted for 87 hours and 45 minutes in 2019. Baci broke the record on May 15, 2023, with a time of 93 hours and 11 minutes, surpassing the previous record holder. High-profile Nigerians who visited Baci during the cook-a-thon include the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, the Lead Pastor of Harvester International, Bolaji Idowu, and Nigerian award-winning singers, Tiwa Savage and Tim Godfrey, and Ice Prince. Former Vice President of Nigeria, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, also called to cheer Baci up during the competition.
In November 2023, Baci lost her Guinness World Record title for the longest cooking marathon by an individual to Irish chef Alan Fisher, who cooked for 119 hours and 57 minutes, surpassing Baci’s previous record by more than 24 hours. Fisher also broke the record for the longest baking marathon (individual) with 47 hours and 21 minutes. Baci congratulated Fisher on his achievement and said she was proud of him for breaking her record.
Hilda Baci Net Worth
Hilda Baci net worth is estimated to be around $300,000 which is equivalent to ₦300 million
Hilda Baci Husband
Hilda Baci is not yet married, she is single and not searching
Hilda Baci Age
Hilda Baci was born on 20 September 1996
