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  • Hilda Baci, Kie-Kie, others attend Fashion Roulette launch party

    Hilda Baci, Kie-Kie, others attend Fashion Roulette launch party

    Famous skit-maker, Kie-Kie, Hilda Baci and Kim Oprah were among top celebrities who graced the launch party of ‘Fashion Roulette.’

    The fashion show, which made its debut on ‘This Thing Called Fashion TV’ promises a blend of fashion insights, creative challenges and industry insider perspectives.

    Other personalities who witnessed the momentous occasion were Tomike, Sunky O, Styletitudebyada.

    CEO of This Thing Called Fashion, Nonye Udeogu described Fashion Roulette as a platform for all things fashion-related featuring the who is who in the fashion industry.

    “Fashion Roulette isn’t just another series; it’s an odyssey through the heart of haute couture, where every spin offers a chance to redefine glamour, and at this momentous occasion, the esteemed fashion and beauty influencers, media mavens, and industry insiders hada the privilege of witnessing this transformation first hand”, Udeogu enthused.

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    She added, “Viewers can be immersed in the fashion style of their famous and classy fashion influencers as it goes behind the scenes to reveal their fashion decisions.”

    The first episode of the new TV series was previewed to the attendees who were stunned at the quality upon being granted an exclusive glimpse into the drama, designs, and dazzling creativity that ‘Fashion Roulette’ promises to deliver.

    With familiar faces gracing the screens, their reactions became the true showstoppers of the evening, as each moment captured at the launch party is a snapshot of fashion history in the making, immortalizing the anticipation and excitement that enveloped the event.

  • Hilda Baci and Guinness-record mania

    Hilda Baci and Guinness-record mania

    • By Zayd Ibn Isah

    Sir: There is a saying about initiating something that inspires others to follow in one’s footsteps. This saying is true for Hilda Baci, the Akwa Ibom-born chef who held the Guinness World Record for the longest cooking marathon for six months until it was broken by Alan Fisher, an Irishman.

    Hilda cooked for over 90 hours, surpassing the Indian, Lata Tondon’s four-year Guinness World Record of 87 hours and 45 minutes. Hilda became a subject of national and international discussion as news of her culinary feats spread far and wide.

    Perhaps, this is why others felt inspired to emulate her. The aftermath of her cookathon campaign has resulted in a diverse array of individuals attempting to grab headlines by breaking various Guinness World Records. Almost everybody wants to be a Guinness World Record holder. One famous example is that of Dami, a self-styled chef in Ekiti State, who began her own cookathon shortly after Hilda Baci finished hers and was waiting for official confirmation from Guinness World Records. Whatever happened to her cooking challenge may probably be a story for another time.

    More Nigerians have continued to attempt to break one form of Guinness World Records or the other. Even a Kiss-a-thon was attempted in Ekiti, but the initiators gave up after the Governor read the riot act to them. At times, we tend to go overboard in this country.

    The Guinness World Records fever has spread far and wide, even beyond the shores of Nigeria. Recently, a Ghanaian named Patrick Amenuvor attempted a stand-a-thon to break the Guinness World Record for the longest standing by an individual, but the young man quit after four hours. Why start what you can’t finish? Didn’t Patrick know that prolonged and frequent standing, without some relief by walking, causes blood to pool in the legs and feet? Maybe he knows or he was advised against it but insisted on attempting the record, as if the Guinness World Book of Records is the divine Book of Life.

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    The Guinness World Records mania reached a crescendo when a Cameroonian lady, Danny Zara, reportedly sought to have sex non-stop for 200 hours in a sex-a-thon from July 17 to July 25. It turned out that no Cameroonian male volunteered and so the idea died a natural death. It would have been the last straw that would break the camel’s back. I doubt if Paul Biya would have allowed such to happen in Cameroon, even if there were willing men to participate.

    Surely, Hilda Baci couldn’t have seen this massive influence coming. She should be proud that she has spearheaded a revolution of Guinness World Records campaign in Africa. But in the pursuit of breaking Guinness World Records, it’s crucial for Nigerians to take precautionary measures and avoid heart-wrenching stories. Last year, amidst the GWR frenzy, Nigerian masseuse, Joyce Ijeoma fainted while attempting the record for the longest massage hours, surpassing 50 hours before collapsing. A viral video documented the moment during her live stream. It’s unwise to jeopardize one’s life for GWR; there are countless records that can be achieved without subjecting the body to extreme stress. Nigerians should learn to stay safe and pursue records responsibly.

    •Zayd Ibn Isah,

    lawcadet1@gmail.com

  • Hildabaci, Ifyskitchen, others listed as most influential in African food industry

    Hildabaci, Ifyskitchen, others listed as most influential in African food industry

    Leading the African food community dedicated to promoting the diverse culinary traditions of Africa to the world, the African Food Network has unveiled its list of the most influential people in the African food industry.

    Since its inception in 2019, the food community has remained committed to documenting authentic African recipes from multiple cooks and chefs for easy accessibility.

    The list in no particular order comprises; Ifyskitchen, Hildabaci, Diaryofakitchenlover, Uriel, Duchessnena, Chef Lola, Chris Authentic Traveling, Zeelicious, Chef Dee, Ameyaw Debra, Chef Jean-Claude Attipoe, Pierre Thiam.

    Others include: Mogau Seshoene, Nthabiseng Nti Ramaboa (Chef Nti), Tshego Stone, “Naïma El Mouadden, SeïmaGirl, Billel Ouanes, Ali Mandhry, Ombachi Dennis, Maliha Mohammeds.

    The criteria considered in evaluating these candidates for the AFN 100 include their Influence on social media and having a loyal community, website influence and how many readers visit to learn new recipes and blog posts, restaurant owners and the impact on society in promoting local dishes and also getting across to individuals outside Africa.

    According to the African Food Network in its release, this act of appreciation is the first edition.

    It said: “We are showing our appreciation by taking it up to us to do our research and compiling the list, also a certificate from African Food Network to certify them, on subsequent editions we would have a more appreciative approach.

    “Every individual on the list will have a certificate issued to them, and we are open to collaboration with them. African Food Network engaged with the food community and lovers through our social channels to ask specific questions across our official social media pages and the subsidiary accounts in West Africa, South Africa, East Africa and North Africa

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    “Our platform has quickly become the go-to destination for anyone looking to explore and learn about the rich and diverse culinary traditions of Africa.

    “With over 2 million followers on social media, African Food Network has become a trusted source of information and inspiration for food lovers, cultural enthusiasts, and travellers seeking to discover the unique and exciting flavours of Africa.

    “In addition to our online platform, African Food Network also hosts one of the biggest African food festivals in the world titled “African Food & Drinks Festival.

    “This festival is held annually and has had three successful editions in Nigeria and Ghana, with over 25,000 people in attendance. The festival showcases the best of African cuisine and culture, featuring live music, cooking demonstrations, and a variety of food and drink vendors.”

  • Chef Hilda Baci rewards top three students car, Iphone 14, N1m

    Chef Hilda Baci rewards top three students car, Iphone 14, N1m

    Guinness World Record breaker, Chef Hilda Baci, has awarded her top three students from her cooking class with a brand new car, a new iPhone 14 Plus, and 1 million naira cash.

    In several viral videos on social media, the celebrity chef is seen in each video during the award presentation with her students.

    This comes several weeks after the celebrity chef organised a cooking class with a fixed registration fee.

    The class aimed to teach young Nigerians how to prepare unique dishes and culminated in an award ceremony for the top three individuals.

    The award presentation has garnered attention from many individuals who shared their observations.

    Below are some reactions below:

    Be_you_ti_ful Onyinye: “‎Car no too expensive o, na me no get money…. May the car Favour her.”

    Oma: “‎This is huge congratulations to her.”

    Ah_Mariee: “‎Hilda is not only training women but empowering them. Very nice. Posterity will be kind to her.”

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    It’s_kaffi: “‎Which kind last 35k the assignments alone self I beg some of us still get sense.”

    Jenny: “‎God in the making y’all hold God ooh serve him with everything in you.”

    Praizee23: “‎Make I tap into ur grace cus this iPhone X don tire for me.”

    favourite: “‎congratulations oo. my own will b 4 years by January 2nd.”

    Iseoluwa Tijesuni: “‎Congratulations..I tap into your grace..na rubber band I use hold my own.”

    thrift_bybella: “‎congrats this is how i will cry if i change my phone too.”

  • I don’t want a man that knows how to cook, says Hilda Baci

    I don’t want a man that knows how to cook, says Hilda Baci

    Popular chef, Hilda Bassey Effiong, also known as Chef Hilda Baci, has revealed that she would prefer a man that can’t cook. 

    The one-time Guinness World Record holder said she wouldn’t even mind if her man wakes her up in the middle of the night to request a snack.

    She said that she likes cooking a lot and her friends can attest to the fact that she will take care of her lover and serve him meals at any time of the day.

    Read Also: Hilda Baci, Asa Asika, others to mentor students

    Hilda Baci made this known while featuring on a podcast as she noted that cooking is one of the things she likes to do for people she cares about.

    According to the chef, she prefers having a man who often orders her food and doesn’t have a problem with it.

    Hilda Baci said: “I don’t want a man that knows how to cook. I like cooking so much…. That’s one of the things I like to do for people I care about, especially for my man.

    “You can wake me up in the middle of the night and say ‘babe I want a doughnut, I want meatpie’ and I’m flying to the kitchen to make it for you. I want a man that can order me food. If you don’t have a problem ordering me food, I am in love with you.”

  • Hilda Baci, Asa Asika, others to mentor students

    Hilda Baci, Asa Asika, others to mentor students

    Culinary expert Hilda Baci and Davido’s manager Asa Asika have been announced as two of the distinguished gurus to facilitate courses on the innovative e-learning platform, Learnstar.

    According to the initiator, the soon-to-be-launched platform was developed by experts in diverse fields of entertainment, business, tech, and other sectors to mentor students with their vast experience.

    Some of the coaches who feature on the app include Swanky Jerry on fashion, Wavy The Creator on how to launch as an artist and others.

    Learnstar’s Chief Executive Officer, Kshitij Sainani said the aim is to bridge the knowledge-practical skills gap and enhance literacy rate by two percent over the next five years.

    “Based on our studies, we realised that in today’s world, the millennials and the Gen Z, have lesser attention spans to do a three or four months course online. So what we’re going to do is provide shorter courses that contain all the information.

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    “We will also be offering international scholarships to the students to enable them to enrol in a full programme for three or four months with practical learning, not only online. We are looking to train the next stars of Africa because our success story is our students. We genuinely want to help grow the nation and Africa. If we can help increase the employment numbers and decrease the illiteracy level, that is something Learnstar would be proud of. We have plans for 6,000 subscribers in the first two months with a growth rate of five per cent onward.”

    The Co-founder of Learnstar, Kundan Sainani said the entertainment and creative space was in the top ten contributors to the nation’s GDP last year, stating that the ed-tech space in the next three years will grow to a $1.8billion market in Africa.

  • Ghanaian Jollof rice lacks flavour – Hilda Baci

    Ghanaian Jollof rice lacks flavour – Hilda Baci

    Popular chef, Hilda Baci has put an end to the comparison of Ghanaian Jollof rice and Nigerian Jollof rice, with claims that the former lacks flavour. 

    The Guinness World Record Chef opined her thoughts as she shared her views on Ghanaian jollof during a discussion about a past jollof competition between Nigeria and Ghana.

    The chef reminisced about the competition, proudly stating that she emerged victorious, and emphasised her disappointment with the taste of the Ghanaian jollof.

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    According to Chef Baci, despite being a competition where each participant put forward their best attempt, the Ghanaian Jollof she sampled had no discernible flavour.

    She asserted that having tasted the dish, she was confident it represented the best effort of her Ghanaian counterpart.

    In the podcast, Chef Hilda Baci claimed to have examined Ghanaian jollof recipes and found them to be basic at best, lacking the intricate flavour profiles she values in a well-prepared dish.

    She contrasted this with her praise for Nigerian Jollof, stating that Nigerians take flavour seriously and do not compromise on the art of flavour building in their culinary creations.

    She said: “I have been to Ghana, done a competition with a Ghanaian chef, and for him that was his best representation of Ghana’s Jollof. I have seen the recipe, not one, you guys have quite a number, but Nigerians don’t play about their flavour.”

  • GWR: I remain a record holder in spirit and in history – Chef Hilda Baci

    GWR: I remain a record holder in spirit and in history – Chef Hilda Baci

    Following the news of the newly enthroned Guinness World Record Irish Chef, Hilda Baci has said that she remains a record holder in spirit and in history.

    The Nation reported that GWR officially announced Irish Chef, Alan Fisher, as the new record holder for “longest cooking marathon (individual)” on their official X app on Monday.

    Baci stated this while responding to fans who questioned why she yanked off “Guinness World Record holder” from her social media bio.

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    Taking to her X handle, the Akwa-Ibom-born chef explained that she updated her bio just as her predecessor “respectfully acknowledged” her as the new record holder by updating her bio.

    She added that she admired the hard work of her successor, Fisher, who cooked nonstop for an astonishing 119 hours and 57 minutes, surpassing her record by more than 24hours.

    Baci wrote: “Just as Chef Lata respectfully acknowledged the new record holder by updating her bio and later fine-tuning the wording, I’ve adjusted mine too.

    “Achieving such a record is no small feat, and I know this firsthand. I have only the greatest admiration for the hard work it took for Alan to reach such heights.

    “Sportsmanship is about recognizing progress, whether the accolade is in my bio or not. I remain a record holder in spirit and in history. Let’s celebrate achievement and the spirit of competition.”

  • Irish chef beats Hilda Baci’s longest cooking marathon record

    Irish chef beats Hilda Baci’s longest cooking marathon record

    Irish chef Alan Fisher has dethroned Nigerian chef Hilda Baci from the longest cooking marathon title.

    Fisher, owner of a restaurant in Japan, broke two cooking-related Guinness World Records titles. He claimed the longest cooking marathon (individual) after clocking in a time of 119 hours 57 minutes. That is more than 24 hours longer than the previous record held by Baci.

    Alan then claimed the longest baking marathon (individual), with a time of 47 hours 21 minutes. The previous record holder was Wendy Sandner (USA) with a time of 31 hours 16 minutes.

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    Hilda (26) was officially declared the Guinness World Record holder for the longest cooking marathon on June 13. She cooked for 93 hours and 11 minutes.

    Hilda had attempted to set a record of 100 hours. However, about seven hours were deducted from her final total because she mistakenly took extra minutes for one of her rest breaks early on in the attempt.

    She prepared over 100 pots of food during the contest, beating the previous record of 87 hours and 45 minutes set by Lata Tondon (India) in 2019.

  • BREAKING: Hilda Baci dethroned as Irish chef breaks longest cooking marathon record

    BREAKING: Hilda Baci dethroned as Irish chef breaks longest cooking marathon record

    Irish chef Alan Fisher has dethroned Nigerian chef Hilda Baci from the longest cooking marathon title.

    Fisher, an owner and chef of a restaurant in Japan, broke two cooking-related Guinness World Records titles.

    He claimed the longest cooking marathon (individual) after clocking in a time of 119 hours 57 minutes. That is more than 24 hours longer than the previous record held by Nigerian chef Hilda Baci.

    Alan then claimed the longest baking marathon (individual), with a time of 47 hours 21 minutes. The previous record holder was Wendy Sandner (USA) with a time of 31 hours 16 minutes.

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    Recall Hilda, a 26-year-old chef was on Tuesday, June 13, officially declared the Guinness World Record holder for the longest cooking marathon.

    She cooked for 93 hours and 11 minutes.

    Hilda attempted to set a record of 100 hours but almost seven hours were deducted from her final total because she mistakenly took extra minutes for one of her rest breaks early on in the attempt.

    She prepared over 100 pots of food during the contest, beating the previous record of 87 hours and 45 minutes set by Lata Tondon (India) in 2019.