Hilda Baci, a Nigerian celebrity chef, has broken the previous record for the largest serving of Nigerian-style jollof rice, according to Guinness World Records’ official X page. The enormous dish was made on Victoria Island in Lagos and weighs 8,780 kg (19,356 lb 9 oz).
The announcement highlighted Baci’s developing status as a cultural ambassador for Nigerian food and has since gone viral.
The enormous meal was made as part of Hilda Baci’s continuous effort to spread awareness of Nigerian food and culture around the world.
She had already gained international recognition for her prior Guinness World Record efforts, and this most recent accomplishment solidifies her position as a spokesperson for West African cuisine.
The announcement said that dozens of cooks and helpers worked together for several hours to prepare the enormous pot of jollof using traditional Nigerian ingredients and techniques. The final weight of 8,780 kg far exceeds all previous records for servings of jollof rice.
Large crowds of people gathered to watch the cooking process and the end product’s weight. Many viewed this as a celebration of culture, community, and the power of food to bring people together rather than merely a record-breaking event.
To make sure the food wouldn’t go to waste, the jollof was reportedly given out to guests and donated to nearby organisations after the weighing. Hilda Baci expressed gratitude to everyone who helped make the event possible, including the volunteers and food crew as well as the emergency services and record-keepers.
The accomplishment was hailed by Guinness World Records, which noted its scope and cultural importance. Since then, social media fans from all around Nigeria and beyond have showered Hilda Baci’s pages with congratulations, praising the achievement as a proud moment for the most well-known cuisine in West Africa.
