Hilda Baci: I almost gave up after cooking for 6 hours

By Efunla Ayodele

Guinness world record-breaking Nigerian chef, Hilda Baci, real name Hilda Bassey Effiong has described her experience in the competition when she broke the record for the most time spent cooking, 100 hours.

Speaking at a press conference on Thursday, she revealed she almost quit six hours into the challenge.

“I am so grateful to God. I almost gave up on this Record breaking contest six hours after I started last Thursday, I was tired and couldn’t go on but I was encouraged by my mum who stood by me for 14 hours and gave me strength. I am here and made it because of your support and my mum who raised seven of us.

“I want to tell you all that dreams do come alive as I had planned this five years ago but could not at that time but did it today because of you. Hold on to your dream folks because dreams do come alive”.

“At a point, my body gave up on me but the support from my family, friends and supporters who left their house to encourage me kept me going.”

Hilda Baci, to the awe of multitudes, broke the Guinness Book of Records in Lagos, Nigeria, by cooking a variety of dishes for 100 hours straight.

Her mother Mrs Lynda Ndukwe, Calabar Pot’s CEO was also at the event. She described how proud she was and how all the home training she gave Hilda already paid off.

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