Nigerian chef and Guinness World Record holder Hilda Baci has announced plans to cook the largest pot of Jollof rice.
The historic event is set for September 12, 2025, in partnership with seasoning and culinary brand, Gino, according to an Instagram post by Baci on Friday.
The ambitious cooking feat will feature a giant pot measuring six metres in both width and height. Reflecting on the project, Baci wrote, “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?”
In a video accompanying the announcement, Baci highlighted that the challenge goes beyond cooking, describing it as a cultural celebration. She said, “Some dreams keep us awake until we make them reality. In 2023, it was the Hildebassi Cookathon that took the world by storm. 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.”
Baci first rose to international fame in May 2023 after completing a 100-hour cooking marathon in Lagos, a feat that earned her global recognition through the Guinness World Records.
