Nigerian celebrity chef, Hilda Baci, has embarked on another audacious Guinness World Record bid this time to prepare the world’s largest pot of jollof rice using 250 bags of rice.
The cookathon queen, who won global acclaim in 2023 after her record-breaking longest cooking marathon, launched the attempt before a cheering crowd in Lagos on Wednesday.
Initially slated for Muri Okunola Park, Victoria Island, the event was relocated to the Eko Hotel Car Park B to accommodate the surge in public interest. According to organisers, over 20,000 fans and food lovers have already registered to witness the feat.
The custom-built pot, which is six metres wide, 1.1 metres high, and 1.3 metres deep, has a capacity of 22,619 litres and will be filled to about 80 per cent.
More than a record attempt, the gathering doubles as the World Jollof Festival, featuring music, cultural showcases, and food exhibitions.
Baci said she was overwhelmed by the massive support from Nigerians and the African diaspora:
“This isn’t just about me it’s about celebrating our food culture, uniting people, and putting Nigerian jollof on the world stage.”
