Hilda Baci, a chef and two-time Guinness World record winner, has continued to redefine Nigeria’s culinary landscape, not only through personal milestones but by building structures that empowers others.
The Hilda Baci Academy celebration brought together past and present students in a hybrid event alongside the MyFoodByHilda team, marking a major moment in the academy’s journey and reinforcing Hilda’s growing influence as a culinary educator and industry thought leader.
Reflecting on the journey, Hilda Baci emphasised that the academy was built to outlive individual achievements.
“This isn’t just about cooking or records,” she said during the celebration. “It’s about building people, creating access, and showing that excellence can be taught, supported, and rewarded,” she noted
She explained that every student and staff member in the academy are part of a larger story, saying “I’m proud of what we’re building together.”
As the year draws to a close, the event stood as a powerful statement of Hilda Baci’s long-term vision, one rooted in community, collaboration, and sustainable impact within Africa’s culinary industry.
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Designed as a community-driven experience, the celebration honoured the journey and impact of the Hilda Baci Academy, which has trained and inspired a new generation of food entrepreneurs, chefs, and culinary creatives across Nigeria and beyond.
The gathering highlighted the scale of the academy’s reach, uniting graduates from different cohorts in one shared space and closing the year with reflections on growth, discipline, and excellence values that have become synonymous with the Hilda Baci brand.
The event received a strong show of support from brand partners including Scanfrost, Viva, Gino, Bama, Lush Hair, and Aquafina. In collaboration with Hilda, the brands rewarded outstanding commitment and performance across the academy community.
Students and staff received gifts ranging from household appliances and professional kitchen equipment to year-long product supplies valued at over N100 million, reinforcing the academy’s emphasis on tangible empowerment rather than symbolic recognition.
One of the most emotional moments of the night came during the recognition of the MyFoodByHilda team, when an exceptional and longest staff member was rewarded with a brand-new car for outstanding dedication and service.
The spotlight later shifted to the Hilda Baci Academy, the overall best student of the academy was celebrated with the presentation of a brand-new car and while an excellent student received a fully equipped food truck, a life-changing reward designed to support their next chapter as a food entrepreneur.
The moment captured the academy’s commitment to not just training talent, but equipping students with real tools for sustainable success.
