Hilda Baci, a Nigerian celebrity chef and double Guinness World Record breaker, openly shares what fuels her ambition: a love for money and the finer things in life. At just 30, Baci has emerged as Nigeria's most celebrated culinary figure, captivating audiences with her personality and culinary talents.
Divided between the private Hilda and the public persona of her brand, Hilda Baci has successfully built a vast following on social media platforms. With over a million followers on Instagram for her business My Food by Hilda, she operates a prominent restaurant in Lagos, conducts cooking classes, and provides private chef services.
Looking back at her upbringing in Calabar, where she would help out at her mother’s eatery, Baci credits the early exposure to culinary arts and business as foundational to her current success. She initially sought careers in law and sociology but was drawn to cooking through her university experiences, starting her own food delivery service that eventually led to her television cooking segment.
Hilda first made headlines during a four-day cook-a-thon in 2023, achieving a groundbreaking 93 hours and 11 minutes of non-stop cooking, while her recent record for preparing 8.7 tonnes of jollof rice solidified her status. Baci's journey is strategic; months of planning and a business-oriented mindset shape her accomplishments in cooking and branding.
Navigating societal pressures, particularly regarding marriage, Baci expresses the desire to focus on her career and personal happiness over conventional expectations. With a vision to expand her culinary influence globally, she aims to make Nigerian cuisine go worldwide, sharing her signature dishes and leaving a legacy for future generations.
Divided between the private Hilda and the public persona of her brand, Hilda Baci has successfully built a vast following on social media platforms. With over a million followers on Instagram for her business My Food by Hilda, she operates a prominent restaurant in Lagos, conducts cooking classes, and provides private chef services.
Looking back at her upbringing in Calabar, where she would help out at her mother’s eatery, Baci credits the early exposure to culinary arts and business as foundational to her current success. She initially sought careers in law and sociology but was drawn to cooking through her university experiences, starting her own food delivery service that eventually led to her television cooking segment.
Hilda first made headlines during a four-day cook-a-thon in 2023, achieving a groundbreaking 93 hours and 11 minutes of non-stop cooking, while her recent record for preparing 8.7 tonnes of jollof rice solidified her status. Baci's journey is strategic; months of planning and a business-oriented mindset shape her accomplishments in cooking and branding.
Navigating societal pressures, particularly regarding marriage, Baci expresses the desire to focus on her career and personal happiness over conventional expectations. With a vision to expand her culinary influence globally, she aims to make Nigerian cuisine go worldwide, sharing her signature dishes and leaving a legacy for future generations.
