Guinness World Record holder, Chef Hilda Baci, has unveiled plans for another historic culinary feat.
Gatekeepers News reports that the foodpreneur will be cooking the largest pot of Jollof rice ever made, in a giant pot measuring six meters wide and six meters tall on September 12, 2025.
Hilda announced the plan in an Instagram post, announcing a collaboration with Gino to bring the idea to life.
She wrote, “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?”
The celebrity stressed that the upcoming challenge goes beyond setting records, describing it as a cultural celebration.
According to her, Jollof rice is the heartbeat of West Africa, a dish representing identity, pride, and community across the region.
She added, “Some dreams keep us awake until we make them reality. In 2023, it was the Hilda Baci 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.”
Hilda first rose to global prominence in 2023 when she cooked for 87 hours and 50 minutes, shattering the Guinness World Record for the longest cooking marathon by an individual.
