Hilda Baci Sets Guinness World Record With World’s Largest Pot of Nigerian Jollof Rice

The atmosphere was electrifying at Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos, as celebrity chef Hilda Baci thrilled thousands of fans with another groundbreaking culinary feat. This time, she set a Guinness World Record for cooking the world’s largest pot of Nigerian jollof rice — a historic first that attracted more than 20,000 food lovers, celebrities and influencers.

Before firing up the stove, Hilda personally washed the massive red pot, telling fans, “Yes, I can officially confirm this pot is squeaky clean! I washed it myself.” She explained that the entire process was carefully calculated to preserve the authenticity of the jollof, stressing the use of precise spices and accurate measurements.

Speaking to journalists, she said, “To keep the authenticity of the jollof rice, I applied some mathematics, and we will still watch it while it is cooking to make sure that everything is right.”

Moments before the cooking began, Hilda held a short but emotional prayer session with Pastor Bolaji Idowu, the lead pastor of Harvesters Church.

As the jollof simmered, the crowd swelled with excitement, eager to taste the steaming dish. Notable personalities such as Veekee James, Tomike Adeoye and Enioluwa cheered her on, while Guinness World Records dropped a supportive message on her Instagram post, writing, “Best of luck, Hilda and team!”

One of the highlights of the evening was the appearance of award-winning filmmaker Funke Akindele, who energized the crowd with her signature dance moves. The celebration also featured a performance by singer Spryo (Oludipe David), who entertained the audience with some of his hit tracks.

This latest achievement further cements Hilda Baci’s reputation as a record-breaking innovator. In 2023, she set a Guinness World Record for the longest cooking marathon by an individual, cooking for 93 hours and 11 minutes in her famous “Cookathon.” Since then, her daring spirit has inspired a wave of similar attempts across Nigeria and beyond.

With the world’s largest pot of Nigerian jollof rice now added to her list of milestones, Hilda has once again proven that her creativity and determination know no bounds.