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BREAKING: Hilda Baci’s Sets New Guinness World Record
Nigerian chef Hilda Baci has broken a new Guinness World Record with the largest serving of jollof rice, weighing 8,780kg, at an event in Lagos.
Nigerian chef Hilda Baci has broken a new Guinness World Record with the largest serving of jollof rice, weighing 8,780kg, at an event in Lagos.
Nigerian celebrity chef Hilda Baci has etched her name in history once again after officially setting a new Guinness World Record for the largest serving of Nigerian-style jollof rice, weighing an astonishing 8,780 kilogrammes (19,356 lb 9 oz).
The record-breaking feat, achieved in partnership with food brand Gino, took place at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, and has now been formally confirmed by Guinness World Records.
Announcing the recognition on Monday via X (formerly Twitter), Guinness World Records posted:
“New record: Largest serving of Nigerian style jollof rice – 8,780 kg (19,356 lb 9 oz) achieved by Hilda Baci and Gino in Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria.”
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Baci, who first rose to global fame with her cook-a-thon marathon in 2023, once again placed Nigerian cuisine on the world stage with this remarkable achievement.
Ahead of the official confirmation, GWR had cheered her on, reposting a video from the Friday event with the caption: “What’s cookin’? Best of luck to @hildabacicooks who’s attempting a new record for the largest serving of Nigerian-style jollof rice today.”
The event drew massive crowds, celebrities, and food lovers who gathered to witness the cultural milestone. With this latest triumph, Hilda Baci continues to shine as one of Nigeria’s most celebrated chefs and cultural ambassadors.
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