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The Nigerian food queen, Hilda Baci, is riding well upon the title, following the successful launches of Gino Asun Seasoning Cubes and Gino Asun Paste. She owes her maintenance of household reputation to her culinary skills and unabated enthusiasm. She has taken some time out on Instagram to thank everyone who has ever been behind her on this journey.
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Hilda said about the product birth in her post: “It was such a surreal experience because we have been working on this product since January. My heart is full about this pretty sweet moment, and every day I thank God for how far He’s brought me.” She profusely thanked her fans, students, brands, friends, and family alike who have stood through thick and thin, always believing in her vision.
The excitement was one-sided, and the comments dropped below were a deluge of thumbs-up, greetings, and shared personal experience. One person jokingly said it has been quite difficult getting hold of this new seasoning in all Lagos, considering a walk from Berger to Ogba then to Agege yielded no luck. Another congratulated Hilda for putting Akwa Ibom on the culinary map, the comment almost tongue-in-cheek, implying maybe all Akwa Iboms are known for is being “good in bed.” The comments soon earned light banters as another commented, “It had to be an Akwa Ibom raising the banner for good meals… I’m no tribalistic mind you.”
Another completely off-topic comment from someone else laid out the honest heart and pleaded for assistance to get a sewing machine. The plea explained how owning one would ultimately better their working condition. Even though this was off-topic to Hilda’s post, the sincerity behind it stood starkly contrasted with celebratory cheers around it.
One-way linking of the behind-the-scenes making-of video is in her bio for fans to feast on the making of these products. The video is hilarious, full of energy and uncovering some behind-the-scenes action while witnessing the stylist’s strength of an outfit change in under 24 hours. Hilda gave credit to her team for all the painstaking work put into every little detail.
The overwhelming responses to her post only serves to reiterate one truth—Hilda Baci is more than just a chef; she is a phenomenon. Somehow, food, culture, and community have found a place in between Hilda’s culinary endeavors, her infectious presence, and how she offers a support system to people. Judging by the oyotic responses from these people, their numbers are bound to rise way above.
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What is next for Hilda? Surely, whatever it is will be another loud follow-up to all that has gone before. She deserves to soak in all the limelight for a time anyway. I mean, when you work so hard, it is just right celebrating itself along the way, isn’t it?
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