Hilda Baci Gets Interviewed By CNN’S Correspondent As 100 Of Nigerians Are Inspired To Break A Record

Hilda Effiong Bassey, better known as Hilda Baci, is a Nigerian chef, restaurateur, actress, and the current holder of the Guinness World Record for marathon cooking (Cook-athon) with 93 hours 11 minutes, setting a new record after surpassing Indian chef Lata Tondon 87 hours, 45 minutes cooking marathon in 2023.

Cnn correspondent asked Hilda Baci, few questions as a lot of Nigerians recently has been intending to break a record after they got inspired by her.

The CNN correspondent asked Hilda Baci,
breaking this record, why does it mean so much to you?

Her response:

It feels really good, this is something I set out to do a couple of years ago, it feels good to have planned it out, finished it and now gotten the record.

I made the attempt to push through my physical limit,
I wanted to put Nigerian recipe (food) on the map. The more people hear about our recipe they would be willing to try our recipe. I also created an experience that was never before seen.

Cnn correspondent also asked what did it take to actually prepare for this?

Hilda Baci responded:
I started with exercise to lose weight and I went further and applied to Guinness world record. I got an approval and when the approval came, it came with a least of guidelines. They were time keepers and videos evidence required.

CNN correspondent asked Hilda Baci,
How do you feel that Nigerians are trying to break your record?

Hilda Baci’s response:

It means I did it so well and they were inspired.

Watch the video:

Source: Hilda Baci | Instagram

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