‘I’m so proud of you, proud of the resilience’– Hilda Baci Celebrates Lover’s Achievements
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- March 15, 2026 --
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— Hilda Baci and Lover, Damilola Akinwunmi
By Bunmi Onakan
Celebrity Chef and Guinness World Record holder, Hilda Baci and her lover, Damilola Akinwunmi, the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Dapper Group have been romantically linked for some years and have occasionally shared glimpses of their relationship on social media, where they often celebrate their love and professional achievements.
The entertainment outfit which houses Dapper Music and Entertainment as well as Dvpper Digital clinched a Guinness World Record for the largest orchestra assembled for an Afrobeats concert.
Hilda however took to Instagram to pen a heartfelt congratulatory message to Akinwunmi and his artistes following their latest feat.
Welcoming the label to the league of record holders, she praised the team for the effort that went into achieving the milestone.
The record for the largest orchestra for an Afrobeats concert stands at 85 musicians and was set by Dapper Live and Artists in Lagos on December 16, 2025. The attempt took place at the Balmoral Convention Centre where the orchestra delivered a live performance built around an Afrobeats composition.
The concert was conducted by a musical director and featured a lead singer, a choir, dancers and 85 musicians performing in harmony. The event highlighted the creative fusion between Afrobeats and orchestral music.
Sharing clips from the performance on her Instagram page, Baci accompanied the videos with a message reflecting on the journey that led to the achievement.
“I’ve seen the work. The sleepless nights. The risks. The reinvesting. The belief when things weren’t always easy. So watching this moment happen for you and the team at Dapper Live and Dapper music Entertainment feels incredibly special.
Damilola Akinwunmi’s Dapper Music and Entertainment is
now officially a Guinness World Records holder for the largest orchestra in an Afrobeats concert.
“I’m so proud of you. Proud of the resilience, the passion, and the way you continue to create platforms for talent and for the culture.”
She also hinted at the future she envisions with him, writing, “Also… our kids will definitely hear this story one day.
Record breaker daddy. Record breaker mummy.”
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