Hilda Baci, the culinary superstar, is set to embark on another ambitious project yet: an attempt to cook the largest pot of Nigerian jollof rice.
In an Instagram post on Friday, the chef revealed that the endeavour will utilise a colossal pot measuring six meters in width and six meters in height.
The chef said the feat has been a dream two years in the making. She expressed profound joy that the vision is finally coming to fruition.
Baci emphasised that the event is designed to be more than just a culinary challenge; it is a vibrant festival celebrating Nigerian culture, music, and community spirit.
The cook-off is scheduled to take place on September 12, 2025, at Muri Okunola Park in Victoria Island, Lagos.
“In 2023, the Hilda Baci cookathon took the world by storm. This year, it is Jollof, the heartbeat of West Africa,” she wrote.
“A taste that tells our story. It is more than cooking, it is a celebration of our food, our culture, our music, and us. We are 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 had ever seen. Today, with Gino, a brand we all grew up with, my dream is becoming a reality.
“Hi, I am Hilda Baci, and on September 12, 2025 I will be making the largest pot of Nigerian Jollof rice the world has ever seen in this six meters by six meters pot, of course with my Gino and you. Because what is my Gino without you to enjoy it?”
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Baci first gained fame in May 2023. She set a new Guinness World Record for the longest cooking marathon by an individual.
However, Irish chef Alan Fisher later surpassed her record in November of the same year.
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