What our students have to say
More than 25,000 students have learned with Hilda Baci Academy since 2021.
Here are some of their stories, experiences and reflections.
Learning that goes somewhere.
For some students, the Academy is about finally becoming confident in the kitchen.
For others, it is about sharpening professional skills, understanding the business of food or discovering a new way to create opportunities.
The stories below show what that learning has meant to the people who experienced it.
Learning
Stories from students who came to learn and became better at what they do.
“The Hilda Baci Academy class was super mind-blowing, from the amount of recipes I learned, the plating, down to the editing classes. It really paved the way for me to become the good video editor that I am today. Lest I forget, the interactive sessions are something I really looked forward to every day.”
Nwani-Bernard Chinecherem — @nechenaesinri
“Food carries stories, emotions, culture, and love, and this class taught me how to express all of that through cooking. It means so much to me.”
Sylvia Nwachukwu — @__sylviaskitchen
Growth
How students have used their new skills to improve their work, businesses and confidence.
“Honestly, I went into the class thinking, ‘What exactly am I going to learn here that I can’t just learn from the internet?’ Well… I was pleasantly surprised!
The Hilda Baci Academy class was such a beautiful experience for me. Having different professionals share their knowledge in their various fields gave me a much deeper understanding of food beyond just cooking. I learnt new ways to prep, cook, cost and plate meals, as well as the business side of things.
I also loved that we had the freedom to be creative, interact and actually enjoy the process.
But more than anything, the class made me more confident in my abilities. I left thinking, ‘Okayyy… maybe I really can do this!’ And honestly, that feeling alone was worth so much.
I’m genuinely grateful I got to be part of the experience.”
Rolake — @foodbyrolly
“Personally, Hilda Baci has become my new standard for judging excellence and this class brought that standard to life. Thank you so much for helping me truly understand that with God and willpower, you can conquer anything.”
Usman Zuleikha — @usman_zuleikha
Opportunity
The things students have gone on to do with what they learned.
“The Hilda Baci Academy was truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for me, and I’m so grateful I went for it. The rest is a testimony!
When I registered, I was mostly interested in the Restaurant Structure training because it was my pain point as a small business owner, but the Academy came with so much more than I expected.
It was packed, detailed and interactive. A class worth taking! 100/10.”
FoodBae — @_foodbaeofabuja
“Hi guys, my name is Ogah Ene Marygift, and I became a chef this year from the Hilda Baci Academy 2026 class. I was also one of the winners of the Hilda Baci Home to Pro Cooking Competition 2026.
All I have to say is that Hilda Baci Academy is not just a course you forfeit — it’s a course you enroll in to enhance your knowledge of how to use the kitchen and its ingredients, and how to start a business from scratch and grow it. The class practically taught me how to start my business from scratch, and build and grow it to where it is today.
I had difficulty deciding whether to be part of the academy, because being a medical student was already hectic enough. But the class sessions were insightful and interactive, and I really enjoyed being a part of Hilda Baci Academy. Thank you!”
Mary gift Ene — @chef_kyra_cooks65
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