Claim: On Saturday, a verified Facebook influencer, Ugo Egbujo, posted a screenshot of what appeared to be a post by Nigerian celebrity chef Hilda Baci on her birthday, which read: “God above all, she turned 29 and still a virgin, it can only be God.”
Hilda Baci is widely recognized for her Guinness World Record for the longest cooking marathon.
The claim was posted on Hilda Baci's birthday, Saturday, at 4 p.m.
Mr Egbujo, who has over 82,000 followers, shared the screenshot on X (formerly Twitter), sparking debate and garnering over 254 shares on Facebook.
Evidence: A quick look at the claim reveals some discrepancies.
The controversial viral post originated from a parody account that imitated Hilda Baci's personality, often exaggerating characteristics and behaviors for comedic effect.
These stories typically fail to convey truthful information. However, at the time of publication, the post had garnered over 1,300 reposts, 33,000 likes, and 1.8 million views, as well as 841 X-marks.
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The account was opened in May 2023, the same month Ms Baci began her attempt to cook a record.
On May 11, 2023, Baci began his “cooking marathon” to break the record for the longest cooking marathon. On May 15, he achieved it, cooking for 93 hours and 11 minutes. Guinness World Records officially recognized this achievement on June 13, 2023, marking a significant milestone in his career.
Hilda Baci's Real Birthday Post
Ms. Baci's verified X account is (@hildabacicooks), and it features her official engagements with the brand and updates on her culinary projects.
The award-winning chef’s original birthday post was posted on her verified social media, with similar captions on Facebook and Instagram that read: “Entering 29 as… Reflecting on the chapters I left behind, filled with lessons, laughter, and love. I welcome this final year of my twenties with open arms and heart. Here’s to making every moment count!”
Hilda Baci's misleading claim about her virginity has sparked a range of reactions on Facebook and X, from supportive comments to skepticism.
Some users have expressed disbelief and stressed that true virginity is not something to be flaunted. Others have made humorous comments about social perceptions and the implications of such claims in light of her public image.
The tweet shared by the parody on X Conclusion
The claim that Hilda Baci celebrated being a virgin at age 29 is baseless and originated from a parody post rather than a verified source.
The chef has not made any public statements regarding this claim. However, on further verification, PREMIUM TIMES contacted Baci management who confirmed that their only official X account is @hildabacicooks which has over 170,000 followers.
They said: “It’s not her account. Her real account is Hildabacicooks.”
The debates it has sparked highlight the impact of social media and the need to carefully consider the information that is shared.
Verdict: Not verified. The claim about Hilda Baci's virginity is false, based on a parody post and lacks credible evidence. It does not reflect her personal life or statements.