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Hilda Baci Auditioned For Big Brother Naija Five Times Before Her Cook-A-Thon
Renowned chef and Guinness World Record holder, Hilda Baci, recently shared her inspiring journey during a guest appearance on The Big Friday Show hosted by ‘BBNaija’ star Tacha.
Chef Hilda Baci, known for her remarkable achievement of breaking the Guinness World Record for the longest cooking marathon by an individual, revealed a lesser-known chapter of her life. She disclosed that she auditioned for Big Brother Naija not just once, but five times! Despite her relentless efforts, the popular reality show did not choose her to be a participant.
Behind every success story lies determination, persistence, and sometimes even a few rejections.
During the interview, she reflected on how she had planned to audition while also preparing for her record-breaking cook-a-thon. Her goal was to enter the Big Brother house, then come out and pursue her cook-a-thon. However, fate had different plans for her. She acknowledged that sometimes, setbacks are blessings in disguise, steering us towards our true calling.
In her own words, “But I guess God just knew, he was like you know what, this is fine just focus on this, this is going to take a lot more from you.”
Chef Hilda Baci’s incredible journey took a turn when she set out to break the Guinness World Record for the longest cooking marathon. In May 2023, she embarked on a four-day cooking marathon in Lekki, Lagos State, captivating the support of Nigerians both locally and internationally. Despite a timing error in her breaks, she emerged victorious, breaking the record by 93 hours and 11 minutes.
The journey didn’t end there. In June 2023, she officially received her well-deserved certificate from the Guinness World Book of Records, marking a significant milestone in her career.
