Hilda Baci Named Official Guinness World Records Icon: The First Nigerian to Receive the Honour

Nigeria’s very own culinary superstar, Hilda Baci, has added yet another massive feather to her cap. Guinness World Records has officially named her a Guinness World Records Icon, making her the first Nigerian to receive this specific global honour.

This prestigious global recognition is reserved for exceptional individuals whose record-breaking achievements go beyond the numbers to leave a lasting international impact. According to the organisation, Hilda’s historic feats didn’t just break records; they sparked a monumental cultural shift, inspiring over 1,500 new record applications from Nigeria within just two months of her first attempt.

Following the announcement, Hilda shared a video compilation tracking her journey—combining moments from her very first cook-a-thon, her massive mass-catering records, and the exact moments she received the life-changing calls from the global records team.

Hilda Baci showcasing her newly received global Icon plaque alongside her previous record titles. Photo Credit: Hilda Baci/Instagram

While looking at her new plaque, Hilda opened up completely about the imposter syndrome she has battled behind the scenes, despite her immense hard work and success. She shared that one of the hardest things was to believe it was real, explaining that she often thought about herself in the third person just to accept that all of this was happening to her.

Hilda Baci wearing a face mask and an orange apron while tipping ingredients from a large metal pan into a massive cooking pot during her second successful record run. Photo Credit: Guinness World Records/Instagram

Hilda also emphasised that this global milestone belongs to everyone who stood by her, dedicating…