Hilda Baci eyes Guinness World Record with largest pot of jollof rice

Nigerian chef and restaurateur Hilda Baci is aiming for another Guinness World Record as she prepares to cook the largest pot of Nigerian jollof rice.

The announcement was made through a series of posts on her Instagram and TikTok pages.

In her recent TikTok post, Hilda Baci shared her ambition to create a record-breaking pot of jollof rice, showcasing Nigerian cuisine to the world.

This comes just two years after she set the Guinness World Record for the longest cooking marathon, a record later surpassed by another chef.

Undeterred, she revealed her plans to embark on a new challenge, this time focusing on jollof rice.

Speaking about her quest while standing beside the 6 by 6 meter pot, she said: “Some dreams keep us awake until we make them reality. In 2023, it was the Hilda Baci cook-a-thon that took the world by storm.”

“This year, it’s jollof, the heartbeat of West Africa. A taste that tells our story. It’s more than cooking; it’s a celebration of our food, our culture, music, and us. We’re making history again, and I want you to be there when it happens.”

She added: “Two years ago, I imagined the largest pot of Nigerian jollof rice the world has ever seen. Today, with Gino, a brand we all grew up with, my dream is becoming a reality. On 12th September 2025, I will be making the largest pot of Nigerian jollof rice in this 6-meter pot, with Gino and with you, because what is my jollof rice without you to enjoy it?”

The event is scheduled to kick off on September 12 at Okunola Park in Victoria Island, Lagos.

The announcement has since gone viral, with many fans sharing their thoughts and excitement in the comment section.

See some reactions below: 

peculiar: “My problem is where are you going to stand to turn the jollof rice 😏😩.”

Nyarkoa: “This has already happened in Ghana before.”

1PROMPT (1PM) CUISINE: “she was standing in the pot 😭😭😭.”

Gloryherself: “Then one chef dammy from no where would want to copy 😒.”

pelumib37: “Imagine accidentally falling inside the pot while the Jollof stew is boiling😩😩.”

Nana: “the amount of Maggie cube will be astonishing.”

MakeupartistinOwerri: “Omo Gino go just Dey happy since they met Hilda, from one promotion to another, I’m sat for this 🔥🔥😍😍.”

Vickyyyyy💕ꨄ♡: “Proud of Hilda 😭❤️…..who’s going from mainland ??”

JUDE🌀: “Chef Dammy go come Cook Big pot of Beans because she too dey copy😂😂.”

Kwansema Quansah 💕: “It’s a WIN for all of us WEST AFRICANS. Proud of you Queen. Love from Ghana 🇬🇭.”

Oyin🤍: “Trust Nigerians to start their own after hers. Biggest pot of Egusi soup, etc. loading 😹.”

MIRACLEE!🎀: “na who go open the maggiss and do the slicingss, I de pity.”

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@hildabaci

Almost 2 years ago I had the dream to cook the largest pot of Jollof Rice ever made. And now, with @ginonaija and YOU, that dream is coming alive 6 meters wide. 6 meters tall. 12th September , we make history together. Because what is Jollof without you to share it with? #GinoworldJollofFestwithHildaBaci #worldjollofday

♬ original sound – Hilda Baci

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