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Number 52 on the 2023 list
Hilda Baci is a chef and restaurateur from Nigeria, named to the AFN 100 in 2023 for setting a Guinness World Record with a 93-hour cooking marathon.
Born on September 20, 1996, Hilda Effiong Bassey, widely recognized as Hilda Baci, is a multifaceted Nigerian talent. Beyond her role as a chef and restaurateur, Hilda is an accomplished actress. She made headlines as the former Guinness World Record holder for a marathon cooking session (Cook-athon) lasting an impressive 93 hours and 11 minutes. While her record was later surpassed, her culinary prowess remains undeniable.