This Is Why Hilda Baci Is Trending: Her Epic Cook-a-Thon to Break the Guinness World Record!

Social media has been buzzing with the name “Hilda Baci” Some might start to wonder who it is and why the name is trending.

Who is Hilda Baci?

Hilda Effiong Bassey popularly known as Hilda Baci is a 27-year-old Nigerian Tv producer, actress and head cook at My Food by Hilda.

Why Is Hilda Baci Trending?

Hilda Basi has embarked on a journey to break Guinness World Record for the longest cooking marathon – a Cook-a-thon.

The event kicked off at exactly 4 pm on May 11th at Amore Gardens, Lekki Lagos with cheers from fans spearheaded by popular On-Air personality, Ilooise. The timer started counting the moment Hilda turned on the cooker. The cook-a-thon attempt was broadcasted live on Youtube, and Instagram live. 

Hilda Baci cookathon, which will end today, May 14th, features a live-streamed show on multiple social media channels where Hilda will make over 250 recipes.

In order for Hilda to break this cook-a-thon record, she has to break the current record held by an Indian chef, Lata Tondon in 2019, who spent 87 hours, 45 minutes, and 00 seconds cooking — equivalent to 3 days, 15 hours, and 45 minutes.

On the first day of the Cookathon, Hilda prepared various local recipes including Party Jollof, Coconut rice, Native Rice, Peppered Fish, Turkey Stew, and more. 

As she cooks, celebrities and social media personalities turned up to show their support for her. Some of the celebrities spotted include Big Brother Naija ex-housemate and media personality Elozonam, Singer, Dremo, Social media personality Ama Reginald, Media personality, Eki Ogubor, TV Host and Actor, Seyi Awolowo, and Sydney Talker. 

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48hrs and counting. More encouraging words from Big Brother Titans @tsatsii5 and @Thabangkmazi 🚀

Her name is Hilda Baci, a multitalented Nigerian chef and she’s attempting to break the Guinness World Record for longest cook-a-thon 😍 #HildaCookathon pic.twitter.com/26vI2pK6Xj— Her Network (@HerNetworkOnlne) May 13, 2023

I’m tired of tearing up like she’s my sister🥲🥲 It’s just so emotional🥰🥰
Strongly rooting for Hilda Baci!! Go Girl! Break the Guinness Record.
You can Queen💪💪 #GoHildaGo pic.twitter.com/IRlAKy7dnP— Chinaza Awadike (@ChinazaAwadike) May 13, 2023

Nigerians are good people. Seeing how people are out there selflessly cheering Hilda Baci on to break the Guinness World Records, warms my heart. We’re good people… we just have bad leaders. (📸 Diary of a Kitchen Lover). pic.twitter.com/2cEwn1gzOU— Omawumi O (@ormainy) May 13, 2023

Lady who is competing to win the longest cooking hour in the Guinness book of records gets massive support from Nigerians

This is one thing i love about Nigerians, always supporting each other pic.twitter.com/uAUwE97n5r— SIKAOFFICIAL🦍 (@SIKAOFFICIAL1) May 13, 2023

In case you missed it, Check out photos from the cook-a-thon