Nigerian chef Hilda Bassey, commonly known as Hilda Baci has announced plans to cook the largest pot of Jollof rice in a Guinness World Record-breaking attempt.
Scheduled for September 12, 2025 at Muri Okunola park Victoria Island, the historic cooking event will feature a giant pot measuring six meters wide and six meters tall. Baci made the announcement via an Instagram post, revealing that she will be collaborating with seasoning and culinary brand Gino to make this dream a reality.
She captioned the video saying, “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. Six meters wide. Six meters tall. September 12, we make history together. Because what is Jollof without you to share it with?”
Her words in the video, “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.”
“We’re making history again and I want you to be there when it happens. Two years ago, I imagined the largest pot of Nigerian Jollof rice the world has ever seen. And today, with Gino, a brand we all grew up with, my dream is becoming a reality.