Nigeria’s celebrity chef, Hilda Baci, has done it again, she’s officially received her second Guinness World Record plaque, this time for cooking the largest pot of jollof rice in the world.
The Guinness World Records confirmed that Hilda cooked a staggering 8,780 kilograms (19,356 pounds) of jollof rice during her cookout event held in Lagos earlier this year.
This new record comes a year after her first Guinness feat in May 2023, when she cooked for 93 hours and 11 minutes to claim the title of the longest cooking marathon by an individual.
Now with two Guinness plaques, Hilda Baci has become Nigeria’s most decorated record-breaking chef — and the first from the country to hold two world records.
According to Guinness World Records, Hilda’s massive pot of jollof rice was verified under strict conditions, ensuring every grain counted. The food, they confirmed, was shared among attendees and charity groups, with none going to waste.
Reacting to her latest achievement, the excited chef took to social media, writing:
“Your plaques are finally here!!! Two records. Two plaques. One story of faith, fire, and history. Twice, God showed up for me. Twice, we made history for Nigeria. And not just any records — two of the biggest culinary records ever set. Together with Gino, we created something bigger than ourselves — a story that reached over 5 billion people and reminded the world what’s possible when passion meets purpose. I’m a two-time world record holder, someone pinch me .”
Her new record has also reignited friendly jollof rivalries across West Africa, with Nigerians proudly celebrating the win.
Hilda’s feat, achieved with a custom-built pot large enough to feed thousands, has cemented her status as Nigeria’s culinary queen and one of the country’s biggest global food ambassadors.
