Nigerian chef and world record breaker, Hilda Baci, has defended her dress sense, saying that one can look sexy and still be a game changer.
Keep in mind that the 27-year-old chef came to the limelight following her attempt to break the world record by cooking continuously for 100 hours.
A series of previous photos showing off her curves subsequently surfaced on the internet, a development that has since evoked mixed reactions to her personality traits.
Speaking to media in Lagos, the celebrity chef urged Nigerians to look beyond her mode of dressing and project her ingenuity and doggedness to place Nigeria on the world map.
She said, “I don’t have to be dressed like a nun to make it in life. One can be sexy and still amazing, beautiful, and smart. I shouldn’t be taken back because of my looks or dressing as this does not determine my values or endowment.”
Hilda pleaded with the society to allow young women to look and become themselves without condemnation, adding that “I’ve volunteered myself to say I slay and I have something up in the brain.”
Baci, who is still awaiting her official confirmation from the Guinness Book of Records, said she is optimistic about her confirmation and stressed that her record has been confirmed while she is just impatiently awaiting her certificate.
“We complied with all the guidelines and never left any stone unturned. We didn’t fall short in any area and this is quite evident and clear. The cook-a-thon is a deliberate attempt and not child’s play. Our preparations were robust, hence I don’t expect to be disappointed”
The celebrity chef revealed her next steps and said she looks forward to bringing Nigerian recipes to the world, expanding her restaurant, and spreading the stories of the Nigerian culinary space.
She said, “By expanding my business, I want to create jobs and contribute meaningfully to the economy. I’m anticipating a situation where the earnings of chefs in Nigeria will be as competitive as employees in the oil company.
“I feel the culinary space is underrated, I want to change the narratives. I intend to work with a lot of brands to add value to their customers and brands towards their sustainability.”
