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Hilda Baci Recognized as Guinness World Records ICON
Popular Nigerian chef Hilda Baci has been recognized as a Guinness World Records ICON.
In a statement shared by Guinness World Records, it wrote:
“Hilda Baci has been named a Guinness World Records ICON 🏆”
The organization noted that Hilda began her culinary journey while still in primary school, assisting at her mother’s restaurant in Abuja.
Reflecting on those early years, Hilda said:
“I always got so many tips because I used to memorize the whole menu and I was very sharp-mouthed!”
Although she studied sociology in college and explored different career paths, including television hosting and acting, her passion for cooking eventually led her back to the kitchen.
She became a professional chef in 2020 and later launched her restaurant, Hilda’s Kitchen, now known as My Food by Hilda. Through her cooking content and recipe-sharing online, she built a strong social media presence that attracted millions of followers.
Speaking on the lessons she has learned throughout her career, Hilda said:
“Consistency beats talent. Systems beat hustle. And humility keeps you growing.”
Hilda gained global attention in 2023 when she attempted the longest cooking marathon in Lekki, Lagos. During the challenge, she cooked continuously for 93 hours and 11 minutes between May 11 and May 15, drawing support from thousands of fans both in Nigeria and around the world.
According to Guinness World Records, the demand for updates during the attempt was so high that their website experienced disruptions due to the volume of traffic from supporters.
While the record has since been surpassed, Guinness World Records noted that Hilda had already made a lasting impact through her achievement.
In September 2025, she added another record to her accomplishments when she partnered with Gino Nigeria to create the largest serving of rice. The record-breaking dish weighed 8,780 kilograms and was prepared in Victoria Island, Lagos.
The massive jollof rice meal was made using thousands of kilograms of rice, fresh goat meat, and Hilda’s signature jollof pepper mix. More than 16,600 portions were later distributed, ensuring that none of the food went to waste.
Speaking about her love for food, Hilda shared:
“I love rice. Truly. I could eat rice dishes every single day for a year and not get tired of it. There’s something incredibly versatile and comforting about rice – it carries so many flavours beautifully. Being from Akwa Ibom State in Nigeria, I also deeply love Afang soup. It’s a traditional soup made with wild spinach and richly seasoned meats and seafood. I enjoy it most with fufu – a smooth, dough-like staple made from cassava… It’s one of those dishes I love both cooking and eating. It tastes like home.”
