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

Baci, on Instagram, described this new decade as a fresh start filled with gratitude and strength, carrying every lesson, tear and win with her as she moves forward lighter and stronger.

She wrote:

“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.”

This milestone birthday comes shortly after Baci’s remarkable achievement of setting a new Guinness World Record for preparing the largest serving of Nigerian-style Jollof rice, weighing an impressive 8,000 kg.

The event, which drew thousands of spectators in Lagos, solidified her position as a trailblazer in Nigerian culinary history.

Baci’s journey is marked by resilience, ambition and gratitude, qualities that have defined her career and inspired millions.

Her earlier record for the longest cooking marathon by an individual in May 2023 earned her international recognition and showcased Nigerian cuisine globally.