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Funke Akindele joins Hilda Baci to cook during record attempt, wins hearts

Nollywood star Funke Akindele has won the admiration of many fans after making a surprise appearance at Chef Hilda Baci’s Guinness World Record jollof cook-off, where she not only entertained the crowd but also lent a hand in the kitchen.

The award-winning actress lit up the atmosphere when she mounted the stage to dance, drawing cheers from the audience.

 

However, her support extended beyond the entertainment; in several videos circulating on social media, Akindele was seen grabbing a massive spoon and helping Hilda stir the enormous pot of jollof rice.

Her lively participation sparked excitement among fans, many of whom praised her humility and willingness to get involved. Social media users flooded the clips with accolades, applauding her for standing by Hilda during the demanding challenge.

Genuine support or Clout?

However, not everyone was convinced. While a majority hailed her efforts as genuine support, a few critics suggested that the actress might have joined the cook-off for clout.

Regardless of the divided opinions, Funke Akindele’s presence added more star power to the already buzzing event, amplifying support for Hilda Baci’s record-breaking attempt.

Fans shower Love on Funke Akindele

greengizie said: “We need as many artist to join this trend that world largest pot jollof rice Record ..Was it so difficult to think of? when u have all the sponsorship u can think of 😀no be small strategic Grace be that ooh.. It feels so good to know she’s doing this. It’s really inspiring..”

JGroup97937 opined: “Lovely Funke Akindele.”

DamisDml noted: “I just so much love Jennifer and the way she support everyone.”

charlotte_70162 added: “Jenifer Abeg put rice for plate may I chop.”

LaVidaMercy wrote: “Hilda Baci and Funke Akindele cooking together is everything! Not just Jollof, it’s Nigerian pride, talent, and culture shining on a global stage. Can’t wait to see history being made!”

FolajeuwoNelson opined: “Most celebrities are showing support not just because they are humble, they are there for her cos of the day they will need her support too.”

IamVade_ said: “She’s just doing it for clout lol”

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Hilda Baci’s team addresses backlash of using ‘unwashed rice’ in jollof cook-off

Fresh evidence has emerged confirming that Nigerian celebrity chef Hilda Baci and her team thoroughly washed the 200 bags of rice used during her Guinness World Record attempt to cook the largest pot of jollof rice.

The clarification comes after viral videos on social media appeared to show members of her team pouring rice straight from the sacks into the massive cooking pot, sparking backlash and criticism.

 

Many online users raised hygiene concerns, arguing that cooking unwashed rice at such a scale could lead to excessive starch buildup and compromise food quality.

Unwashed rice rumour put to rest

However, newly released behind-the-scenes footage has set the record straight. The videos show Hilda’s team carefully washing the rice in large quantities before rebagging it into sacks for use in the cook-off.

The development has eased growing doubts over the cleanliness and credibility of the record-breaking attempt, which has attracted global attention. It also reinforces the meticulous level of planning and execution that went into the historic cook-off, despite the scale of the challenge.

With the clarification now in circulation, Hilda Baci’s team appears to have successfully dispelled the swirling rumours, restoring confidence among her fans and supporters.

Fans are divided on unwashed rice for Jollof cook-off

Msontey wrote: “Hilda has been screaming in all the videos leading to this event that she’s using basmati rice. These are not basmati sacks, so clearly, the rice was removed from their original sacks, washed and put in these sacks so it will be easier to put them in the pot.”

RealDonaldDoo stated: “At least you would have asked if it’s washed. No be to just jump de conclude.”

EmmanuelNechi penned: “About 70% of those born in the UK who cook rice don’t wash it before cooking. 1st hand I have observed it in so many of them I have come across.”

ayurexars said: “Only a fool will think the rice wasn’t washed before it’s been poured into the pot.”

shanwatche noted: “Chai. Why would this man post this sort of thing? Even a person who’s not a chef knows that you can’t cook rice without 1st cleaning. This isn’t nice.”

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Hilda Baci Shows Off Quantity of Ingredients For World’s Largest Jollof Rice

Celebrity chef, Hilda Baci has shared a video showing the quantity of ingredients required to cook the world’s largest jollof rice.
Recall that she’s attempting to cook the world’s largest pot of jollof rice which has already kicked off this Friday.
Earlier, she shared a video showing her cleaning the 22,619-litre pot, roughly 6 meters in diameter for the jollof rice.
The ingredients include sacks of pepper, tomatoes, onions, kegs of vegetable oil, seasoning cubes, tomato purée and many others, all in large quantities. There is no doubt that a cook-off of this magnitude will require a sufficient number of hired hands to handle unwrapping of seasoning cubes, sorting and cleaning of pepper and tomatoes, dicing of onions and many more.
The event, held in Lagos, is set to combine culinary spectacle with community service. Hilda plans to use 250 bags of rice in the massive pot, which she hopes to fill to about 80%.
Reactions below:
Bisola reacted, “Abeg who go grind the pepper, who go cut the onions
who go wash rice, who go open Maggie 😭😭😭.”
ms.ade__ penned, “Why small small onions unna for buy big big ones! Who go slice am😑😑.”
Lace♥️🥰💫✨ said: “Maggie go full ground today… any Ghanaia here??🤣😂.”
Fortune opined, “Ona de think of who go slice onions….me I de wonder who go peel maggi 😂😂😂.”
IMAX said: “Go Hilda as you put your faith in Jesus and still doing your best God will never let you down 🙏🙏🙏 am rooting for you 💯💯.”
Chioma🥰❤️🌹 joked: “Everyone go Dey break record o most onion 🧅 cut in history, most pepper 🌶️stalk removed, most Maggi unwrapped 😏😂🙃.”
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Hilda Baci Begins Guinness World Record Attempt to Cook Largest Pot of Jollof Rice

Celebrity chef, Hilda Baci has officially began her attempt to set a new Guinness World Record for cooking the world’s largest pot of jollof rice.
He aim is to cook about 250 bags of rice.
The record-breaking cook, who gained global recognition in 2023 after smashing the record for the longest cooking marathon, launched the ambitious attempt in Eko hotels, Lagos before a lively crowd of fans and supporters.
Before the cooking commenced, Hilda and her mother were seen praying together, asking for divine strength, protection, and endurance throughout the process.
The touching scene drew emotional cheers from spectators, many of whom credited her mother as a key pillar of Hilda’s journey.
“Yes, I can officially confirm this pot is squeaky clean! I rolled up my sleeves and washed it myself. In just a few hours, this same pot will carry thousands of servings of Nigerian Jollof history in the making,” she wrote.
The event, which was initially planned for Muri Okunola Park, was moved to Eko Hotel due to overwhelming interest, with over 20,000 people registering to attend.
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GWR: Hilda Baci to Cook 250 Bags of Rice to Set Record for World’s Biggest Jollof Pot (Video)

Celebrity chef and ex-Guinness World Record, GWR, for marathon cooking, Hilda Baci has announced her plan to cook 250 bags of rice.
This will allow her set a new world record for the biggest jollof pot.
Hilda made the plan public on Monday in a trending video shared on her Instagram page.
Analysing the scale of the project, Hilda explained that she would be using a 22,619 litres pot for the cooking.
Speaking about the cooking process, she said,“I’m making the executive decision to cook 250 bags of basmati rice. The pot is 6 meters wide by 6 meters wide, 1.1 meters tall, and about 1.3 meters deep. I’m sure the pot is not going to sink.”
The event which is set for September 12, 2025, aims to feed 10,000 people.
This came two years after Hilda Baci cooked for 93 hours 11 minutes to break the record for longest cooking marathon by individual.
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Hilda Baci tests 6×6 meter pot as she eyes Guinness World Record for ‘largest pot of Nigerian jollof rice’

Nigerian chef and restaurateur, Hilda Baci, has conducted a test run with her 6-by-6-meter pot as she eyes the Guinness World Record for the largest pot of Nigerian jollof rice.

The development was shared on X (formerly Twitter), shortly after Hilda announced on Instagram and TikTok her plan to begin the record attempt on September 12 in Lagos.

In her post, the celebrity chef explained that she aspires to achieve her dream of cooking the largest pot of Nigerian jollof rice.

Just hours later, Hilda carried out a trial run, cooking a jollof rice dish inside the massive pot to test the tools and logistics ahead of the kickoff date.

A video showed her with her team and other individuals actively observing the process.

As the update circulated online, many concerned Nigerians trooped to the comment section to share their thoughts and reactions.

See some reactions below:

@MavinoFriday: “All the dust from the road. All the siliva and sweat from their mouths and bodies. All the dirt flying around. This is just a big reservoir of unhealthy food. But of course, Nigerians are hungry so they will all come out in their numbers to eat free food.”

@benjamins_st: “They shouldn’t let people who are not working close to the food..see as them wan use saliva garnish the food join.”

@personpapa14: “How una want take serve all this food finish without say person nor jump enta this pot Abi na big basin 🤔😂 I just Taya for all of una.”

@tetrapeterweb3: “This is so unhygienic. See how many people without hair covering or nose masks close to the food.”

@tetrapeterweb3: “This is so unhygienic. See how many people without hair covering or nose masks close to the food.”

@defigner_: “some guys standing there are just waiting for the rice to be done so they can get a free plate Hilda feeding the world.”

@Blaqdkidd: “Na spit go full that rice cause wtf?😂 Shouldn’t they be wearing nose masks as well to make it healthy to eat?”

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Hilda Baci eyes Guinness World Record with ‘largest pot of Nigerian 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.

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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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400-level student sets Guinness world record with 50-metre robe sleeves

A young Nigerian student, Samuel Chinecherem Ezeh, has set a Guinness World Record by creating a robe with 50-metre sleeves.

This was announced on the official Guinness World Records Facebook page, which revealed that Samuel is 27 years old.

The 400-level student of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University told Guinness World Records that he hopes to travel the world to showcase his talent.

The official statement read: “A fashion designer claimed a world record by creating a show-stopping robe with 50-metre sleeves. Samuel Chinecherem Ezeh from Nigeria designed and sewed the longest sleeves on a garment, at an astonishing 51.20 metres (167.97 ft) long.”

“That’s longer than the Statue of Liberty is high (46.5 m; 152.5 ft) and longer than an Olympic-size swimming pool (50 m; 164 ft).”

“Samuel, who works as a fashion designer and tailor while studying at university, overcame numerous challenges to complete the garment.”

He added: “I wish to take it on a tour to display it in different countries and cities to show the world what it looks like.”

As news of his achievement spread online, social media users flooded the comment section to share their thoughts.

See some reactions below:

Bulus: “They said had to overcome alot to make the cloth, e come dey do me like say him climb mountain everest to cut the cloth then go sow am in river Jordan 😂😂, something wey apprentice go do, chaiii 🤦‍♂️ 🤦‍♂️ what a record.”

Ayuba: “Kindly increase the length of the Olympic Swimming pool, because the next design that is going to unfold it will be bigger than that of Chukwuemeker sleeves.”

Precious: “Some records are not necessary and very irrelevant to be called a record set.”

Ayorinde: “The person that’ll be wearing that dress will need to hire up to 20 people to be lifting the sleeves for him?.”

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Guinness World Records Celebrates Ronaldo’s 900th Career Goal with GOAT Comment

Guinness World Records has celebrated with Cristiano Ronaldo by acknowledging him as the GOAT (Greatest of All Time) after he scored 900 career goals.
GWR made the comment on social media posts with a GOAT emoji while reacting to a news article about the superstar.

Ronaldo’s 900th goal solidified his standing in international men’s football and across club competitions, surpassing rivals like Lionel Messi and many others.

In a late X post on Thursday, Guinness World Records quoted a BBC post celebrating Ronaldo’s historic new record, where it posted, “900 career goals for Cristiano Ronaldo.  Incredible.  #BBCFootball.”
The global authority on record-breaking achievements since 1955, #GWR
Recall that Ronaldo scored his 900th career goal during Portugal’s UEFA Nations League opener against Croatia.
The goal came in the 34th minute of the match when Ronaldo volleyed in a cross from Nuno Mendes, securing a 2-1 victory for Portugal.

See reactions below:
𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐋𝐎𝐑𝐃𝐊 using his X handle, #ChessLordK, said, “Even Guinness world records knows the GOAT.”
Famous with the handle #Famous_999_ posted, “I can confirm you guys changed admin.”
Another user, HertzBiT Talks via his account #HertzBiT, tweeted, “Rigged WC Merchants incoming.”
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We’ve Received Over 1,500 Applications From Nigerians – Guinness World Records Reveals

The Guinness World Records (GWR) has made a revelation about Nigerians following the recent trend of record breakers.

The GWR disclosed that they have received approximately 1,500 applications from Nigerians.

This is coming after chef Hilda Baci’s succeeded in the attempt.

Chef Baci recently got the title for the record-breaking achievement for the longest cooking marathon by an individual.

Having experienced this, ‘considerable’ number of Nigerians have enthusiastically embraced the trend.

In a chit-chat with Legit NG, the record body said: “The attention and excitement that Hilda Baci’s cooking marathon gained was certainly an incentive for many Nigerians to consider attempting a Guinness World Records title.

“Since her record attempt, there has been a spike in applications from Nigeria, particularly for marathon records.

“We have received over 1,500 record applications from Nigeria since the start of May.”

Hilda Baci in May hit the spotlight after setting a new Guinness World Record (GWR) for the longest cooking marathon (cook-a-thon) by an individual.

The Akwa-Ibom native cooked for 100 hours to beat the 87 hours 45 minutes record previously set by Lata Tondon, the Indian chef, in 2019.

Hilda was certified by the British reference book in June but with a time of 93 hours 11 minutes having critically found some loopholes during the attempt.

Baci’s feat opened the floodgates of desires by some Nigerians to break her cooking record while others from neighbouring Cameroon sought to set world records in various fields.

From ‘Kiss-a-thon, massaging, lecturing, praise and worship, crying marathon to ‘sex-a-thon, attempts were made to break world records, prompting the GWR to issue a warning, which reads: “Please enough with the record-a-thons”.

In recent weeks, Several attempts have been made by some persons to break Hilda Baci’s record.

The first was Damilola Adeparusi, (Chef Dammy) who did not seek Guinness World Record, GWR, permission before starting her competition.

Dammy claimed that she cooked for 120 hours but this could not be verified as there were times she switched off live video during the contest.

With the aim of surpassing Baci’s 93 hours and 11 minutes record, another lady from Ondo State, Chef Deo, revealed that she had informed GWR of her intention and received the green light before commencing the cook-a-thon.

Deo completed the challenge of cooking for 150 hours.

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