By Johnson Esther- Today, September 20, 2025, marks a milestone for Nigerian chef and culinary entrepreneur Hilda Effiong Bassey, popularly known as Hilda Baci as she turns 30, in stunning photos that are breaking the internet.
This birthday feels especially significant because it comes on the heels of another impressive Guinness World Record.
In a daring post, Hilda wrote;
“This is 30, and it feels like stepping into a brand-new book, not just another chapter. I carry every lesson, every tear, every win with me, but I walk forward lighter, stronger, and overflowing with gratitude to God. The woman I’ve prayed to be is the woman I’m becoming.”
Hilda Baci first grabbed global attention in May 2023 and most recently, in September 2025, achieved another world record, this time for the largest serving of Jollof rice at once. This new feat builds on her legacy of pushing boundaries and celebrating Nigerian cuisine on a grand scale.
On her 30th birthday, Hilda reflects not just on her achievements, but on growth. She described turning 30 as celebrating her journey, her growth and rising to greater heights and embracing new beginnings.
At 30, Hilda Baci is a two-time Guinness World Record holder, an inspiration to many, and a symbol of what passion and perseverance can achieve.
Her birthday celebrates how far she has come, and the promise of what’s yet to be.
