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Nigerian chef, restaurateur and culinary superstar Hilda Baci has been officially recognized as a Guinness World Records (GWR) Icon, an exclusive title awarded to individuals whose achievements have left a profound cultural impact, becoming the first Nigerian to receive the global honour. The milestone follows her historic triple world record legacy.

Here is how her historic journey broke down on the path to becoming an official global Icon:

✨ May 2023: She gripped the global community by cooking continuously for 93 hours and 11 minutes in Lagos, setting a new benchmark for the longest cooking marathon by an individual.
✨ September 2025: She led a team to prepare a record-breaking serving of Nigerian-style Jollof rice, a massive dish weighing 8,780 kilograms that fed over 16,600 people in Victoria Island.
✨ January 2026: The Guinness World Records team officially confirmed that her spectacular September cookout simultaneously broke the record for the largest serving of rice overall, making her a formal triple record holder.

"I’ll be honest.
When I received this recognition as a Guinness World Records Icon, I wasn’t sure how to share it.

Not because I wasn’t grateful. Far from it.

But over the past few years, I’ve sometimes wrestled with the fear of being defined by a single moment. The fear that mentioning Guinness World Records again would make people think, “Isn’t she talking about this again?”

So I sat with it.

I delayed unboxing it.
I delayed filming this video.
I delayed finding the words.

But gratitude has a way of overcoming fear.

The truth is that this recognition means a lot to me. Not because of the title itself, but because of everything it represents the journey, the sacrifices, the lessons, the growth, and the countless people who made it possible.

First, I give all glory to God. His grace has carried me through every season of my life.

To my mum, @ our__mama @ c.a.l.a.b.a.r_p.o.t thank you for your love, sacrifices, prayers, and unwavering belief in me.

To @ noweisibor , thank you for your support, encouragement, and for walking this journey with me.

To my family, my team, my partners, my friends, and every single person who has cheered me on, prayed for me, celebrated me, and believed in me, thank you.

I receive this honor with humility, gratitude, and a heart full of appreciation.

And perhaps that’s what this moment is teaching me: that it is okay to receive the blessings, opportunities, and recognition that come from a journey you’ve poured your heart into.

For those wondering, this isn’t a new world record. @ guinnessworldrecords Guinness World Records Icon is a special recognition that celebrates individuals whose achievements and influence have left a lasting impact and inspired people around the world. To be recognized as a Guinness World Records Icon for 2027 is an honor I do not take lightly, and one I receive with immense gratitude.

Thank you, Lord.

And thank you all for being part of this story. ❤️🏆" she wrote on her social media.

Congratulations ICON! 💚🤍💚.

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