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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.

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.