Hilda Baci

Hilda Effiong Bassey (born 20 September 1996), better known as Hilda Baci, is a Nigerian chef, restaurateur, actress, and the current holder of the Guinness World Record for marathon cooking (Cook-athon) with 93 hours 11 minutes, setting a new record after surpassing Indian chef Lata Tondon 87 hours, 45 minutes cooking marathon in 2023.[2] In August 2021, she won the Jollof Faceoff competition.[3]

Hilda Baci
Born
Hilda Effiong Bassey

(1996-09-20) September 20, 1996
Akwa Ibom, Nigeria
Citizenship Nigeria
OccupationChef
Known forGuinness World Records holder for World's Longest Cooking Marathon
Parent
  • Lynda Ndukwe[1] (mother)

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.[4] She graduated with a degree in sociology from Madonna University, located in Okija, Anambra State.[5] She was the host of Dine on a Budget, a television show that airs on Pop Central TV.[6]

Baci embarked on a culinary education program, drawing inspiration from her mother, a culinary chef.[7]

Filmography
Year Movie Role
2020 Dreamchaser[8]
2021 A Walk on Water[9] Annie
2023 Mr & Mrs Robert[10] Hilda

Guinness World Record attempt

In March 2023, Baci announced she would be attempting the record for the longest cooking marathon.[11] The record was previously held by Lata Tondon[12] whose cooking marathon lasted for 87 hours, 45 minutes in 2019.[13][14]

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

On Monday May 15, 2023, at exactly 7:45 am, Hilda broke the record for longest cooking marathon by any individual hitting 87 hours 50 minutes above the previous record holder in 2019.[18] 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.”[19]

To set a new record of the longest cooking marathon, Hilda was originally set to cook for 96hrs, but later extended her goal to a 100 hours cooking marathon.[20][21][22]

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.[23][24]

The Former Vice President of Nigeria, Professor Yemi Osinbajo also called to cheer Hilda up during the cook-a-thon.[25] Hilda received huge support fan base from Nigerians who trooped to the venue of the cooking competition, while others kept trending her name on Social Media.[26]

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.[2][27][28][29]

Awards and nominations
Year Award Category Recipient Result Ref
2023 The Future Awards Africa Young Person of the Year Herself Pending [30]

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