Fans Celebrate Hilda Baci at 30 With Viral Childhood Photo
Nigerian celebrity chef Hilda Effiong Bassey, popularly known as Hilda Baci, is celebrating her 30th birthday today, September 20, 2025, just days after securing her second Guinness World Record.
A viral childhood photo of a smiling young girl, believed to be Hilda, has been making rounds online. While some argue it might be AI-generated, fans say the image captures the resilience of a little girl with dreams bigger than her environment.
Born in 1996, Hilda has risen from modest beginnings to become a celebrated chef, restaurateur, actress, and global icon. Just last week, she set a new Guinness World Record for cooking the largest pot of jollof rice, adding to her earlier achievement of the longest cooking marathon in 2023.
The milestones have cemented her place at the forefront of Nigerian culinary excellence while earning her global recognition. Admirers describe her story as proof that with resilience and consistency, young Africans can break barriers and achieve international acclaim.
Fans and well-wishers have flooded social media with congratulatory messages, praising her journey and celebrating her birthday.
