Nigerian celebrity chef Hilda Baci has embarked on a new culinary milestone as she attempts to cook the world’s largest pot of Nigerian jollof rice at the Gino Jollof Festival, held at Eko Hotel and Suites on Friday, September 12.
The record-breaking effort, which follows Baci’s Guinness World Record win in 2023 for the longest cooking marathon, is being held in partnership with culinary brand Gino. The event is drawing massive public interest, with organisers confirming over 20,000 registered attendees.
The centrepiece of the historic event is a giant custom-built pot measuring six metres in height and width, into which 250 bags of rice are expected to be cooked. The festival promises a taste of Nigerian jollof on a scale never seen before.
Social media influencers and content creators Enioluwa Adeoluwa and Tomike Adeoye were among the first public figures to arrive in support of Bacii
Enioluwa, a long-time supporter of the chef, shared heartfelt words of encouragement via Instagram, praising her for her resilience and drive.
“There’s truly nothing you set your mind to that you don’t achieve,” he wrote. “I’m cheering you on with all my heart… I love you endlessly. Go Hilda, go!”
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Tomike Adeoye, who is anchoring the festival, also celebrated the occasion as a moment of generational greatness. “We’re rooting for you, Hilda! You’ve done it before; you will do it again with God on your side,” she shared in an Instagram post.
The event, which is free to attend, showcases not only the richness of Nigerian cuisine but also the nation’s talent and ambition on the global stage.
Speaking ahead of the attempt, Baci assured attendees of a memorable experience. “The meal will be amazing and hygienic,” she said. “We’re making history again — together.”
The Gino Jollof Festival marks another chapter in Hilda Baci’s inspiring journey and reaffirms her place as one of Nigeria’s most celebrated culinary figures.