Celebrity chef Hilda Baci is celebrating her 30th birthday with a heartfelt reflection on her personal growth and trailblazing career.

Taking to Instagram, Baci described entering her thirties as stepping into a “brand-new book,” carrying forward the lessons, challenges, and victories that have shaped her journey.

“This is 30, and it feels like stepping into a brand-new book, not just another chapter.

“I carry every lesson, every tear, every win with me, but I walk forward lighter, stronger, and overflowing with gratitude to God. The woman I’ve prayed to be is the woman I’m becoming,” she wrote.

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The milestone comes on the heels of her remarkable achievement in setting a new Guinness World Record for preparing the largest serving of Nigerian-style Jollof rice, an astounding 8,000 kilograms, in Lagos.

The record-breaking event attracted thousands of spectators and cemented her status as a culinary icon.

Baci’s rise in the culinary world is marked by resilience, ambition, and a commitment to excellence.

She previously earned international acclaim in May 2023 for completing the longest cooking marathon by an individual, bringing global attention to Nigerian cuisine.