By Deborah Sanusi
Nigerian celebrity chef and Guinness World Record holder, Hilda Baci, has announced plans to attempt another historic culinary feat — cooking the world’s largest pot of Jollof rice.
The record-breaking event is scheduled to hold on September 12, 2025, in partnership with popular seasoning and culinary brand Gino.
Baci made the announcement on Friday via her Instagram page, where she revealed that the pot, specially designed for the occasion, would measure six metres wide and six metres tall.
“Almost two years ago I had the dream to cook the largest pot of Jollof Rice ever made. And now, with ginonaija and YOU, that dream is coming alive,” she wrote.
“Six meters wide. Six meters tall. September 12, we make history together. Because what is Jollof without you to share it with?”
In an accompanying video, the chef — who captured global attention with her 100-hour Cook-a-thon in Lagos in 2023 — described the project as a cultural celebration that transcends food.
“Some dreams keep us awake until we make them reality. In 2023, it was the Hildebassi Cook-a-thon that took the world by storm. This year, it’s Jollof, the heartbeat of West Africa. A taste that tells our story. It’s more than cooking. It’s a celebration of our food, our culture, music and us,” she said.
Baci further expressed excitement over her collaboration with Gino, a household brand in Nigeria, saying the event would not only break records but also showcase the vibrancy of African cuisine.
The Akwa Ibom-born chef first made headlines in May 2023, when she completed a 100-hour cooking marathon in Lagos, a feat that earned her a Guinness World Record and international recognition.
With her latest attempt, Baci is set to once again put Nigerian cuisine in the global spotlight, while uniting food lovers across the continent in a celebration of Jollof rice — West Africa’s most iconic dish.
