Nigerian chef Hilda Effiong Bassey, also known as Hilda Baci, has admitted that she was on her period when she accepted the challenge to complete a 100-hour cooking feat.
According to a 3Xtra.tv report, Baci wanted to break an existing Guinness World Record by showcasing the diversity of Nigerian cuisine through more than 55 recipes and more than 100 meals. However, her ambitious goal fell during her period, which added to the difficulty by causing cramps and discomfort.
Baci admitted that in order to maintain her personal hygiene, she took showers during her breaks, which further reduced her free time. She also said that getting her period added to the difficulty and difficulty of the task.
“I was on my period the entire time, and I think that sort of made it extra hard. What that meant was it took away from the time I had to rest,” she said.
“Now I was trying to wrap up because I get 5 minutes after completing every hour, so if I stand for 12 hours, I get one hour to rest, and I still have to do all my medical checks. Because I was on my period, I had to take my shower every break I had, even if I had 30 minutes I had to take a shower that time because I needed to change,” she explained.
She continued, knowing how crippling her monthly pains might be, and mentioning how her condition frightened her father. Despite this, she persisted, viewing it as a chance to demonstrate her capacity to overcome any obstacle.
“My dad was worried because I have horrible cramps so just pushing through that I was like if I’ve conquered this I can conquer anything,” she added.
Throughout the 100-hour cooking spree in Lagos, Baci’s spirits remained high, evident in her energetic dancing and enthusiastic interaction with the crowds of fans who rallied to support her.
Her unwavering commitment to promoting Nigerian cuisine and her passion for sharing its flavors with the world have made her an inspiration to many.
