{"id":8729,"date":"2025-09-16T12:36:49","date_gmt":"2025-09-16T12:36:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beadysword.com.ng\/blog\/?p=8729"},"modified":"2025-09-16T12:37:40","modified_gmt":"2025-09-16T12:37:40","slug":"guinness-confirms-hilda-bacis-world-record-in-largest-pot-of-jollof-rice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/beadysword.com.ng\/blog\/2025\/09\/16\/guinness-confirms-hilda-bacis-world-record-in-largest-pot-of-jollof-rice\/","title":{"rendered":"Guinness Confirms Hilda Baci\u2019s World Record in Largest Pot of Jollof Rice"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hilda Baci Makes Culinary History: Guinness Confirms World Record for Largest Pot of Jollof Rice<\/h3>\n

Nigerian celebrity chef, Hilda Effiong Bassey, popularly known as Hilda Baci, has again etched her name into the Guinness World Records after preparing the largest serving of Nigerian-style jollof rice, weighing 8,780 kilograms (19,356 lbs 9 oz). Chef Hilda Baci has etched her name in culinary history, as Guinness World Records has officially recognised her achievement: cooking the world\u2019s largest pot of jollof rice. A celebration of perseverance, national pride, and the magic of a shared meal.<\/p>\n

The feat was achieved on Friday at the Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, during the Gino World Jollof Festival organised in partnership with food brand Gino.\"\"<\/p>\n

The pot contained:<\/p>\n

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  1. Over 8780 kilograms of basmati rice<\/li>\n
  2. 500 cartons of tomato concentrate<\/li>\n
  3. 750 kilograms of cooking oil<\/li>\n
  4. 600 kilograms of onions, with seasonings and spices, which are equally vast in quantity<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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    • Record Title:<\/strong>\u00a0Largest Pot of Jollof Rice<\/li>\n
    • Confirmed By:<\/strong>\u00a0Guinness World Records<\/li>\n
    • Key Stats:<\/strong>\u00a0(exact pot diameter, total volume, kilograms of rice, servings, and hours of nonstop cooking to be updated as details become available)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      These numbers do more than impress; they tell a story of grit, coordination, and the joy of feeding thousands.<\/p>\n

      Jollof rice isn\u2019t just a dish\u2014it\u2019s a cultural touchstone across West Africa, symbolising unity and friendly rivalry among nations. By choosing this beloved meal, Hilda shines a spotlight on regional pride and culinary collaboration, sparking conversations about food heritage and cultural diplomacy.<\/p>\n

      The People Behind the Pot<\/h2>\n

      This victory was never a solo feat. A dedicated team of volunteers, cooks, and supporters stirred, seasoned, and served alongside Hilda. Local businesses donated ingredients, neighbours offered encouragement, and the event became a living testament to community power.<\/p>\n

      Hilda\u2019s triumph is more than a world record\u2014it\u2019s a statement. She has challenged stereotypes, showcased women\u2019s leadership in the culinary world, and inspired a new generation of chefs to dream bigger. Real-time social media updates turned her kitchen into a global stage, proving that food can spark conversations far beyond the dining table.<\/p>\n

      This milestone could ripple outward in exciting ways:<\/p>\n

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      • For aspiring chefs: Proof that bold goals are worth pursuing.<\/li>\n
      • For tourism: A potential magnet for food lovers eager to taste West Africa\u2019s most famous dish.<\/li>\n
      • For communities: Inspiration to organise culinary events that promote education, entrepreneurship, and sustainable food practices.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        \u201cThis is for everyone who has ever believed in the power of a dream,\u201d Hilda shared after the record was confirmed.
        \n\u201cFood brings us together; this record is a celebration of that unity,\u201d echoed supporters<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

        Hilda Baci Makes Culinary History: Guinness Confirms World Record for Largest Pot of Jollof Rice Nigerian celebrity chef, Hilda Effiong Bassey, popularly known as Hilda Baci, has again etched her name into the Guinness...<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":8730,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-8729","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/beadysword.com.ng\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8729","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/beadysword.com.ng\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/beadysword.com.ng\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/beadysword.com.ng\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/beadysword.com.ng\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8729"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/beadysword.com.ng\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8729\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8731,"href":"https:\/\/beadysword.com.ng\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8729\/revisions\/8731"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/beadysword.com.ng\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8730"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/beadysword.com.ng\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8729"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/beadysword.com.ng\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8729"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/beadysword.com.ng\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8729"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}