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Hilda Baci announces plan to cook world’s largest pot of Jollof Rice
Nigerian chef and Guinness World Record holder, Hilda Baci, has announced her plan to cook the largest pot of jollof rice in a new record-breaking attempt.
In an Instagram post on Friday, the celebrity chef revealed that the event will take place on September 12, 2025, in collaboration with the culinary brand, Gino.
PHOTO OF HILDA BACI
Baci explained that the cooking feat will feature a giant pot that is six meters wide and six meters tall.
“Almost two 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.
“Six meters wide. Six meters tall. September 12, we make history together. Because what is Jollof without you to share it with?” she wrote.
In the video, Baci, who gained international recognition after her 2023 Cook-a-thon — said the challenge is a cultural celebration that transcends food.
She said, “Some dreams keep us awake until we make them reality. In 2023, it was the Hildebassi Cookathon 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. Two years ago, I imagined the largest pot of Nigerian Jollof rice the world has ever seen. And today, with Gino, a brand we all grew up with, my dream is becoming a reality.”
Baci first came into the global spotlight in May 2023 when she completed a 100-hour cooking marathon in Lagos, a feat recognized by the Guinness World Records.
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