Hilda Baci Celebrates Fiancé Dapson After Guinness World Record For Largest Afrobeats Orchestra
Celebrity chef and Guinness World Record holder Hilda Baci has praised her fiancé, music executive Damilola “Dapson” Akinwunmi, following his historic achievement at the “Trench Symphony: The Dapper Live Experience” in Lagos.
Dapson’s team at Dapper Live and Dapper Music Entertainment made history by assembling the largest orchestra ever featured at an Afrobeats concert, with 85 musicians performing alongside some of Nigeria’s top Afrobeats artistes. The feat was officially recognised by Guinness World Records, marking a milestone not only for Dapson but for the global Afrobeats scene.
Sharing a video capturing the historic moment, Hilda reflected on the hard work behind the achievement. She wrote:
“I’ve seen the work. The sleepless nights. The risks. The reinvesting. The belief when things weren’t always easy.
Watching this moment happen for you and the team at Dapper Live and Dapper Music Entertainment feels incredibly special.
What started as a vision for Trench Symphony has now become a historic moment — officially a Guinness World Record for the largest orchestra at 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.
Also… our kids will definitely hear this story one day. Record breaker daddy. Record breaker mummy.”
Dapson, founder of Dapper Group and owner of Dapper Records, has played a pivotal role in Nigeria’s music industry, nurturing rising talents including Shallipopi and other emerging artistes. Through his record label and live entertainment company, he has created opportunities for artistes to showcase their talents on major platforms, helping to elevate Afrobeats to a global audience.
Adding a personal touch to the celebration, Hilda shared photos from their traditional couple photoshoot, captioning them: “Love that flows like an ocean #meetthedapsons26,” giving fans a glimpse of their forthcoming wedding.
The record-breaking achievement and Hilda’s heartfelt tribute have drawn widespread admiration, highlighting Dapson’s dedication to music and culture and the couple’s shared journey of support and success.
This milestone positions Dapper Live as a trailblazer in large-scale Afrobeats productions and reinforces the growing international recognition of Nigerian music and orchestral collaborations.
