Hilda Baci Receives Second Guinness Plaque For Cooking World’s Largest Pot Of Jollof Rice
Nigerian celebrity chef Hilda Baci has been officially presented with her second Guinness World Record plaque, recognizing her achievement for cooking the world’s largest pot of jollof rice. Guinness World Records confirmed that during a Lagos cookout in September, Baci prepared 8,780kg (19,356 pounds) of jollof rice, setting a new global record. This milestone follows her first Guinness recognition in May 2023, when she completed a 93-hour, 11-minute cooking marathon, making her Nigeria’s first chef to hold multiple Guinness World Records. Posting photos of the plaques on Instagram, Baci described the accomplishment as a story of “faith, fire, and history,” celebrating Nigeria’s culinary talent and creativity. “Our 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 five billion people and reminded the world what’s possible when passion meets purpose. I’m a two-time world record holder, someone pinch me,” she wrote. She also quoted Isaiah 61:7, saying her journey proves that “instead of 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.” Baci’s record-setting jollof rice event attracted more than 20,000 attendees, including food enthusiasts, celebrities, and influencers. In accordance with Guinness standards, all portions of the massive dish were distributed to guests and charitable organizations.
