Cooking with a silver spoon requires a lot of skill, even if one is born with it.

She has spent a great deal of time learning how to stir the pot, and she has faced challenges along the way, but she has persisted until we are all standing at her. It is good to understand how this all plays out, but how long can one stir before getting tired? Let us enquire.

Renowned for her culinary prowess and lively online presence, Hilda Bassey Effiong is a Nigerian chef, foodpreneur, host, TV producer, and YouTube content creator. She was born on September 20, 1996, in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, to Effiong Bassey Edem and Lynda Ndukwe. Inspired by the rich culinary traditions of her family, she developed a passion for cooking at a very young age.

The Federal Government Girls College in Abaji, Abuja, was Hilda’s secondary school. She is a very gregarious person, but she never let that stop her from setting limits when it seemed like someone else was going to do so.

Madonna University in Okija was the starting point of her postsecondary education, where she earned her sociology degree. Her love of cooking helped her start a lucrative career in the food industry, even though she had a degree in a different field. She established “My Food by Hilda,” a company that serves a range of delectable and inventive dishes, and she has become well-known for her distinctive and flavourful recipes. Hilda’s passion for cooking was influenced by her mother’s cooking techniques. As a result of her culinary prowess, she made her television debut with the cooking segment “In My Kitchen” on Rave TV’s Morning Rave. In addition, she hosted the Pop Central TV program “Dine on a Budget,” where she spoke with celebrities about trending subjects and urged them to eat well.

 Hilda has achieved international recognition when she set a new Guinness World Record (GWR) for the longest cooking marathon by an individual. In the month of May 2023, the 27-year-old hard-working graduate set up a four-day ‘cook-a-thon’. Which began on May 11 and ended on the 14th of May, featuring a live-streamed show on multiple social media channels from the Amore Gardens, Lekki, Lagos State. She is set to cook more than 250 dishes for an expected period of time to get recognition from the Guinness World Records. The previous record holder for the world’s longest cooking marathon was Lata Tondon, who completed the task in 87 hours, 45 minutes, and 00 seconds in Rewa, India, in 2019.

 She cooked non-stop for over 100 hours, surpassing the previous record held by an Indian chef. Who cooked for 82 hours. This remarkable feat not only showcased her incredible endurance and culinary expertise but also brought significant attention to Nigerian cuisine on a global stage. The event was widely covered in the media, and it further solidified Hilda’s status as a culinary trailblazer.

In addition to her entrepreneurial ventures, Hilda Baci has built a substantial following on YouTube, where she shares cooking tutorials, recipe ideas, and lifestyle content. Her engaging personality and expertise in the kitchen have made her a beloved figure among food enthusiasts. Hilda’s commitment to promoting Nigerian cuisine and her entrepreneurial spirit have positioned her as a rising star in the culinary world.

Hilda Baci has an estimated net worth of $250,000, which she earned mainly from her cooking career and as a YouTuber with over 31,000 subscribers. Baci also hosts her cooking shows on different television platforms.

The story of Hilda is one that showcases the true definition of passion in play towards one goal. Having taken a different course in school would have landed her in a company, but she chose to infuse and let passion drive what she loves doing the most. It is only the courageous that are courageous to move on, even when the journey seems tough. Baci is a very strong young woman who is determined to get whatever she wants through hard work and perseverance. And we should learn to go on, no matter how tough it gets, because you know the saying, “When the going gets tough, the tough gets going.”.

“The only failure of a man is the fear of winning today.”.