Hilda Baci Completes Guinness World Record To Make the Biggest Pot of Jollof Rice: “Congratulations”
- On Friday, September 12, 2025, celebrity chef Hilda Baci attempted to cook the world’s biggest pot of jollof rice
- Hilda Baci finished cooking on Saturday, September 13, 2025, and gave the food to over 30,000 people in takeaway packs
- Social media users shared varied thoughts on Hilda Baci’s new Guinness World Record attempt
Nigerian celebrity chef, Hilda Baci, finished her attempt to prepare the largest pot of jollof rice to set a new Guinness World Record (GWR).
Hilda Baci started on Friday, September 12, 2025, and finished on Saturday, September 13, 2025. The event dubbed ‘Gino World Jollof Festival’ was held at the car park of Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos.
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Several people gathered to support Hilda Baci in achieving her aim. There were many celebrities, food vendors, entertainers and people from all walks of life present to support Hilda Baci.
Hilda Baci intended to use 5,000 kilogrammes of raw basmati rice, about 250 bags. However, due to weighing challenges, she said she reduced it to 4,000 kilogrammes, or 200 bags. She cooked in a 22,619-litre pot, measuring six metres wide and six metres tall, in about nine hours.
When the food was ready, Hilda and her team shared it with over 30,000 people in takeaway packs.
Hilda Baci’s team urged many to bring ice chests, as there was so much food even after giving out over 30,000 takeaway packs.
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Later, a video showed Hilda Baci and her team going to other suburbs of Lagos to share the rest of the jollof with the residents there.
The Federal Government had on Friday commended Baci in her quest to set a new GWR for cooking the world’s largest pot of jollof rice.
Watch the video below:
Netizens congratulate Hilda Baci
YEN.com.gh collated some comments on social media after Hilda Baci completed her Guinness World Record attempt. Read them below:
@Dr_Pharouk said:
“Big congratulations @hildabacicooks 🎉🎊 I just left the venue, and to be very honest, that’s the best jollof rice I’ve ever eaten in my life. Omo, Hilda Baci sabi cook!”
@Realrapheal001 wrote:
“Hilda Baci cooked 200 bags of rice, and it was delicious. Me nah only 2 cups I Sabi cook once e just pass two cups nah concussion I dey cook 🤧.”
@oma_lik said:
“I still believe Chef Dami is a better cook than Hilda Baci.”
Ossai Ovie Success wrote:
“I am disappointed in Hilda Baci's pot of Jollof rice. Instead of her breaking the record, she’s ended up breaking the pot .. All break na break. The person who made the pot should be arrested for disappointing Hilda. Now her chances of getting a Guinness World Record are shaking.”
Endurancegrand said:
“The food is ready. Hilda Baci, we are so proud of you. Congratulations 🎉🥳👏 once again. Keep shining ⭐✨. Amen 🙏🙏. Thank God for a successful event. Show her love by congratulating her. It's not easy. Celebrate others, and you will be celebrated. 🎉🎊🎁.”
Hilda Baci’s giant jollof pot breaks
YEN.com.gh reported that Hilda Baci's huge pot of jollof collapsed when it was being weighed.
This caused the team to stop the weighing process and ensure the giant pot was in good shape.
Social media users who saw the video thronged the comment section to share their varied thoughts
Source: YEN.com.gh
