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Hilda Baci Celebrates As She Receives Second Guinness Plaque for World’s Largest Jollof Rice Pot

Celebrity chef Hilda Baci has celebrated after receiving her second Guinness World Record plaque.

This is in recognition of her cooking the world’s largest pot of jollof rice.
The record, confirmed by Guinness World Records, involved cooking 8,780 kilograms (19,356 pounds) of jollof during a Lagos cookout in September.
This plaque arrived a year and some months after her first, earned for completing a 93-hour, 11-minute cooking marathon in May 2023.
With two official titles, Hilda becomes Nigeria’s first and most decorated chef to hold multiple Guinness records.

She wrote: “Your plaques are finally here!!! Two records. Two plaques. One story of faith, fire, and history. Twice, God showed up for me. Twice, we made history for Nigeria. And not just any records — two of the biggest culinary records ever set. Together with Gino, we created something bigger than ourselves — a story that reached over 5 billion people and reminded the world what’s possible when passion meets purpose. I’m a two-time world record holder, someone pinch me”.

Baci added: “A two time Guinness World Record Holder !!! Instead of your shame you will receive a double portion, and instead of disgrace you will rejoice in your inheritance. And so you will inherit a double portion in your land, and everlasting joy will be yours. Isaiah 61:7”.
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Nigerians Breaking Records – Atiku Congratulates Hilda Baci for Guinness World Record Jollof Rice Feat

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has congratulated celebrity chef, Hilda Baci for breaking another Guinness World Record.
This is as he also applauded Nigerians, saying they are good in breaking records and setting standards.
Baci cooked the largest served Nigerian styled Jollof Rice on Friday, weighing 8,780 kilogram.
The largest pot of Nigerian styled Jollof Rice was confirmed by the Guinness World Record on Monday.
Reacting, Atiku posted on X: “Congratulations to Hilda Baci and Gino for setting a new world record with the largest serving of Nigerian-style Jollof rice.
 
“It is yet another reminder that our people can break records, set standards, and inspire the world. -AA”
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Hilda Baci Awarded Guinness World Record For Largest Pot of Jollof Rice

Nigerian celebrity chef Hilda Baci has been awarded a Guinness World Records for preparing the largest pot of jollof rice.
This was announced in a post shared on the official X account of Guinness World Records.
 
“New record: Largest serving of Nigerian-style jollof rice – 8,780 kg (19,356 lb 9 oz) achieved by Hilda Baci and Gino in Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria.” They wrote.
The achievement came after a grand culinary spectacle held on September 12, 2025, at the Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos.
The event, tagged the ‘Gino World Jollof Festival’ with Hilda Baci, drew thousands of attendees and generated massive social media buzz.
Hilda Baci, who first rose to international prominence in 2023 when she set the Guinness World Record for the longest cooking marathon, has now reinforced her reputation as one of Nigeria’s most celebrated chefs.
The Lagos event attracted celebrities including Funke Akindele, Enioluwa Adeoluwa, Tomike Adeoye, and Pastor Idowu, as well as Bamidele Abiodun, wife of the Ogun State Governor, who all came out to support the chef’s latest record-breaking attempt.
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Jumoke Odetola Lashes Out at Haters Trolling Hilda Baci

Actress, Jumoke Odetola has slammed those trying to diminish the record attempt by celebrity chef Hilda Baci.
Recall that Baci had attempted to cook the biggest jollof rice pot over the weekend.
The event, tagged “Hilda Baci Jollof Festival”, drew support from top names including Funke Akindele, Enioluwa, Tomike, Pastor Idowu and Ogun State First Lady, Bamidele Abiodun.
Reacting to those trolling Baci, Jumoke questioned why people feel triggered by a woman’s success.
“It takes real courage to attempt something extraordinary, to dream big and bring it to life. Instead of bashing, place your right hand on your chest and ask yourself—why am I triggered by the success of a woman making her mark?” she wrote.
She added:
”😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡
I have just been angry since yesterday
 
Go somewhere private, where no one can distract you.
 
Place your right hand on your left chest-That’s where your heart beats.
 
Now ask yourself, slowly but honestly:
 
WHY AM I TRIGGERED BY THE SUCCESS OF A WOMAN TRYING TO MAKE A MARK IN HER FIELD?
 
Sit with that question.
 
Your answer might just be the doorway to your healing.
 
May God give us peace and happiness that surpass human understanding, and heal us from past pains that have transcended into bittern€ss, tox!city, and hatr€d.
 
#badenergy #hildabacicookathon #hildabaccijollof”
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Lady shares her review after tasting Hilda Baci’s largest pot of jollof rice

A female attendee at Hilda Baci’s largest pot jollof cook-off has shared her review  after tasting the delicacy.

Hilda Baci commenced her highly anticipated largest pot of jollof rice cook-off on September 12, 2025, with over 20,000 audience in attendance.

The record-breaking event featured prominent dignitaries, including Funke Akindele, who participated during the cook-off.

It would be recalled that Hilda Baci made headlines in 2023 for her record-breaking longest cooking marathon, which lasted 93 hours and 11 minutes.

She surpassed the previous record of 87 hours and 45 minutes held by Indian chef Lata Tondon since 2019.

Lady shares her thought after tasting Hilda Baci’s largest pot of jollof rice

According to the lady identified as Defolami on TikTok, she shared that she obtained the jollof rice delicacy around 2:20 a.m.

The video shared captures her tasting the rice, and her reaction aftermath.

“This is everything that I expected. This is nice”, She stated.

Hilda Baci’s Record-Breaking Jollof Rice Cook-Off

As earlier reported by Gistreel, Hilda Baci announced her record-breaking attempt for the largest pot of jollof rice on August 22, 2025, via an Instagram post.

At the event held at Eko Hotels and Suites, Hilda Baci used 4,000 kilograms of basmati rice, which is equivalent to 200 bags.

Reactions Trailing Video Of Female Attendee At Hilda Baci’s Record-Beaking jollof Cook-Off

Uzi Cakes remarked, “The face of the rice is very fine, so it must be sweet. kudos the Hilda and Juno on this”.

Anita Grace wrote, “I  feel the rice would be sweet, but some side fit sweet pass some side because of the quantity. She really tried”.

Aphro Vendor stated, “The packaging is so fineeeeee”.

Ally Oyin inquired, “Just tell me why people won’t like the food ? The rice is so nice and made with efforts”.

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Man gives review after tasting from Hilda Baci’s largest pot of jollof cook-off

One of the attendees at Chef Hilda Baci’s Guinness World Record attempt for the largest pot of jollof rice has stirred online reactions after sharing a less-than-impressed review of the historic meal.

The event, which kicked off on Friday at Eko Hotels and Suites in Lagos, saw 200 bags of rice cooked, a reduction from the 250 bags initially announced.

 

Despite the celebratory mood and large turnout of over 20,000 people, the cook-off was not without setbacks, including the dramatic collapse of the giant pot during the weighing process.

By Saturday morning, portions of the record-breaking jollof rice were distributed to attendees, with many eager to have a taste.

Attendee gives a review after tasting Hilda Baci’s jollof rice

A viral video showed one young man expressing disappointment. In the clip, he first lamented not being given a spoon to enjoy the meal. But after taking a bite, his facial expression shifted dramatically.

Without uttering a word, he stepped out of the video frame, leaving viewers convinced the taste had fallen short of his expectations.

The reaction quickly set social media abuzz, sparking a mix of humorous takes and divided opinions. While some users teased that the pressure of cooking on such a massive scale could affect taste, others insisted that the effort alone deserved praise regardless of flavour.

Reaction’s trailing an attendee’s review of Hilda Baci’s jollof

easyreadlegal reacted, “There was no way they would get the accurate measurements but the effort and the vision behind it.”

richard.f.gaye noted: “Is not about the taste but about the hours she spend on cooking.”

@gh_nsempii penned: “Why do people waste their time to hype someone who can’t cook.. and who in Gods name gave her that chef title. From day one she started that her cooking thing I knew she wasn’t good. See Jollof like gravels.”

zainylee said, “The jollof was tasty and sweet yall should rest with the crazy narrative.”

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Hilda Baci explains why she cooked 200 bags of jollof rice instead of 250

Nigerian celebrity chef and Guinness World Record holder, Hilda Baci, has explained why she reduced her world record attempt from 250 to 200 bags of rice in her bid to set a new record for the largest serving of Nigerian-style Jollof rice.

The event, held at Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos, attracted food enthusiasts, celebrities, and dignitaries, including Nollywood star Funke Akindele, dancer Kaffy, and Ogun State’s First Lady, Bamidele Abiodun.

Technical Constraints Led to Reduction in Rice

Hilda Baci explained that the decision to reduce the number of rice bags was based on technical limitations with the measuring crane and scale, which could only accommodate a total weight of 20,000 kilogrammes, including the custom-made pot.

“The goal was that by the time I was done making 5,000 kilogrammes, I was hoping to achieve about 17,000 to 18,000 kilogrammes. Right now, if I include the weight of the pot, that’s about 20,000. It’s safer for me to go below 20,000 kilogrammes so that my scale can carry it all at the same time,” she said.

Despite the reduction, the 200 bags still amounted to 4,000 kilogrammes of rice, enough to feed 20,000 people.

“This 4,000 kilogrammes of rice is 200 bags of rice and it will still feed 20,000 people, so we’re still up there,” Baci added.

Hilda Baci described the project as the most ambitious of her career, requiring almost a year of planning.

From fabricating the custom pots to coordinating the cooking process, the feat took nine months of preparation and nearly nine hours to complete.

“Honestly, Gino and I figuring this whole thing out was hectic. Then it took us about nine months to plan this event and it took us almost nine hours to make the entire meal,” she said.

She emphasized that the initiative was initially conceived not as a Guinness World Record attempt, but as a culinary experience for Nigerians, aimed at bringing people together and feeding as many as possible.

“I mean, have you looked around? There’s a lot of you. Some of you came with your cooler, so we need to make sure everybody’s fed. We’re feeding the nation,” Baci said.

Guinness World Records Sends Support

The London-based Guinness World Records acknowledged the event online, posting a video and message on X (formerly Twitter):

“What’s cookin’? Best of luck to @hildabacicooks who’s attempting a new record for the largest serving of Nigerian style jollof rice today.”

The recognition comes just two years after Hilda Baci’s 2023 cook-a-thon, which earned her global fame and inspired many young Nigerians to explore careers in the culinary industry.

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Tinubu hails Hilda Baci as she completes attempt at largest pot of jollof rice

Celebrity chef Hilda Baci, on Friday, is a step closer to another historic culinary milestone as she completes her attempt to cook the world’s largest pot of jollof rice, setting her sights on official recognition from the Guinness World Records(GWR).

The record-breaking effort, held at Eko Hotels and Suites in Lagos, drew thousands of fans, food lovers, and content creators, transforming the venue into a vibrant food festival.

 

With over 20,000 people registered to attend, the atmosphere was electric as vendors offered snacks, meals, and drinks from various Nigerian ethnic groups while security officials and medics ensured a smooth experience.

The ambitious feat was achieved with a custom-built six-metre-wide pot designed to hold 22,619 litres of food. Baci announced plans to use 250 bags of rice for the challenge, with servings made available to attendees once the dish was completed.

Accolades from President Tinubu

Congratulating her on the achievement, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, described the attempt as “another demonstration of Nigeria’s global excellence.”

Speaking through the Director-General of the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria, Dr. Olalekan Fadolapo, Idris commended Baci’s resilience and precision.

On behalf of President Bola Tinubu, the minister extended best wishes to the chef, stressing that her achievement represented “a collective national victory.”

“The Federal Government lauds Hilda Baci’s extraordinary effort in putting Nigeria once again on the global map. Her dedication to excellence and her unrelenting pursuit of greatness exemplify the Nigerian spirit that the world has come to appreciate,” Idris said.

He further pledged the government’s support for similar projects that showcase Nigeria’s cultural and creative excellence abroad, urging young Nigerians to emulate Baci’s discipline and hard work.

History of Chef Hilda Baci’s record attempts

Baci, who rose to international fame in 2023 after breaking the Guinness World Record for the longest cooking marathon with a 93-hour effort, has continued to position Nigerian cuisine on the global stage.

Her latest attempt comes against the backdrop of the longstanding culinary rivalry between Nigeria and Ghana over jollof rice supremacy, further amplifying the cultural pride associated with the dish.

As the world awaits Guinness World Records’ official confirmation, Nigerians are already celebrating the feat as a triumph of creativity, resilience, and national pride.

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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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