Nigerian celebrity chef Hilda Baci has received her second Guinness World Record plaque, officially recognizing her achievement for cooking the world’s largest pot of jollof rice.
According to Guinness World Records, Baci prepared 8,780 kilograms (19,356 pounds) of jollof rice during a cookout held in Lagos in September, a feat now confirmed as the largest ever recorded.
This marks her second global recognition, coming just over a year after she earned her first Guinness title for completing a 93-hour, 11-minute cooking marathon in May 2023. With both records, Baci becomes Nigeria’s first and most decorated chef to hold multiple Guinness World Records.
Sharing photos of her new plaques on Instagram, Baci described the milestone as a story of “faith, fire, and history,” dedicating her achievements to Nigeria’s culinary creativity.
“Our plaques are finally here! Two records. Two plaques. One story of faith, fire, and history. Twice, God showed up for me. Twice, we made history for Nigeria,” she wrote.
“Together with Gino, we created something bigger than ourselves, a story that reached over five billion people and reminded the world what’s possible when passion meets purpose. I’m a two-time world record holder, someone pinch me!”
She also quoted Isaiah 61:7, reflecting on her journey as one of resilience and divine favor: “Instead of shame, you will receive a double portion… and everlasting joy will be yours.” Baci’s jollof rice cookout drew an estimated 20,000 food lovers, celebrities, and influencers, with every portion of the massive dish distributed to guests and charity groups in accordance with Guinness verification standards.
