History has been made again as Nigerian celebrity chef, Hilda Baci, has officially broken yet another Guinness World Record! On Friday, September 12, 2025, in Victoria Island, Lagos, Hilda achieved the remarkable feat of cooking the largest serving of Nigerian-style jollof rice, weighing a jaw-dropping 8,780 kilogrammes (19,356 lb 9 oz).
The achievement was officially confirmed by Guinness World Records on Monday, September 15, making it a proud moment for Nigeria and lovers of jollof rice worldwide. GWR had earlier sent encouraging words to Hilda during the cook-off, fueling her determination. With the support of Gino and thousands of fans who showed up, Hilda once again stamped her name in global history.
Her triumph has since gone viral online, sparking massive excitement across social media, with fans celebrating this historic win for Nigeria. Truly, Hilda Baci has proven once again that she is unstoppable and destined for greatness.
The record body said, ”What’s cookin’?
“Best of luck to @hildabacicooks who’s attempting a new record for the largest serving of Nigerian-style jollof rice today.”
