Hilda Baci sets new Guinness World Record with giant jollof rice cook-up
By Samuella Antwi
Guinness World Records (GWR) has officially confirmed that Nigerian celebrity chef Hilda Bassey, popularly known as Hilda Baci, has set a new world record for the largest serving of Nigerian-style jollof rice.
In a post on X on Monday, GWR announced: “New record: Largest serving of Nigerian-style jollof rice – 8,780 kg (19,356 lb 9 oz) achieved by Hilda Baci and Gino in Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria 🇳🇬.”
Hilda accomplished the feat on Saturday in collaboration with food brand Gino, preparing 200 bags of Basmati rice in a giant pot before an enthusiastic crowd on Victoria Island, Lagos.
The event drew food lovers, fans, and notable personalities who gathered to witness the historic achievement and celebrate a dish that is central to West African cuisine.
Hilda, who previously made headlines with her Guinness World Record-breaking cook-a-thon in 2023, described the latest milestone as another opportunity to showcase Nigerian culinary excellence on the global stage.
Her achievement has since sparked widespread celebration across Nigeria and the African diaspora, with many hailing her as a cultural ambassador for Nigerian food.
