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Hilda Baci Certified for World’s Largest Nigerian-Style Jollof Rice at 8,780 Kg in Lagos

Meticulous verification turned the public cooking spectacle into an official mark.

Chef Hilda Baci and her team attempt to cook the world's largest pot of Jollof Rice in Lagos, Nigeria, Friday, Sept 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Sunday Alamba)
Chef Hilda Baci attempts to cook the world's largest pot of Jollof Rice in Lagos, Nigeria, on Friday, Sept 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Sunday Alamba)
People watch as Chef Hilda Baci attempts to cook the world's largest pot of Jollof Rice in Lagos, Nigeria, Friday, Sept 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Sunday Alamba)
Chef Hilda Baci attempts to cook the world's largest pot of Jollof Rice in Lagos, Nigeria, on Friday, Sept 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Sunday Alamba)

Overview

  • Guinness World Records confirmed on Monday that Baci, partnering with Gino Nigeria, achieved an 8,780‑kg serving, exceeding the required threshold.
  • The cook took place at Eko Hotels and Suites on Victoria Island, Lagos, during an open session that ran for about nine hours.
  • A custom steel pot fabricated over two months buckled during the crane lift for weighing, yet the dish was verified and the event continued.
  • Organizers documented ingredients to meet record rules, including 4,000 kg of basmati rice (at least 80% of total), 164 kg of goat meat, 220 kg of seasoning cubes, and 600 kg of pepper mix, using about 1,200 kg of gas.
  • The rice was portioned into roughly 16,600 plates for thousands of attendees, extending Baci’s profile after her 2023 marathon‑cooking record.