Friday August 22, 2025
By The NewsDESK |
Chef and Guinness World Record holder, Hilda Baci has announced plans to cook the largest pot of Jollof rice ever made.
Scheduled to take place on September 12, 2025, the historic cooking event will feature a giant pot measuring six meters wide and six meters tall.
Baci made the announcement on Instagram, revealing that she’s collaborating with seasoning and culinary brand, Gino, to make this dream a reality.
“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.
According to Baci, the event is more than just a cooking feat, it’s a celebration of Nigerian food, culture, music, and community spirit.
She described Jollof rice as “the heartbeat of West Africa”, emphasising the significance of this dish in West African cuisine.
She said, “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.”
Baci rose to international fame after her 2023 Cook-a-thon, where she broke the Guinness World Record for the longest cooking marathon by an individual, cooking for 87 hours and 50 minutes.
With this upcoming event, she’s set to make history again.
