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Celebrity chef and Guinness World Record holder Hilda Baci has begun serving steaming plates of jollof rice from her colossal cooking pot at Lagos’ Eko Hotel and Suites after a marathon eight-hour culinary session.
Social media erupted with clips showcasing Baci’s team distributing generous portions to an enthusiastic crowd, with mountains of rice still remaining from the staggering 200-bag preparation.
A viral pre-dawn video captured the jaw-dropping scale of the operation, with excited spectators declaring, “200 bags of rice is no joke!” and “Hilda Baci is feeding the entire city!”
The historic cooking attempt faced a dramatic moment when the massive jollof pot unexpectedly gave way during weighing procedures, though thankfully without causing any harm.
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Celebrity chef and Guinness World Record holder Hilda Baci has begun serving food from her giant jollof rice pot at the Eko Hotel andโฆ pic.twitter.com/BAiYEzSAOD
โ Punch Newspapers (@MobilePunch) September 13, 2025
The Friday kickoff transformed into a vibrant celebration of Nigerian cuisine, attracting food enthusiasts, social media stars, and celebrities from across generations.
Baci, already famous for her 2023 cooking marathon world record, explained this ambitious project aims to elevate Nigeria’s culinary heritage to global prominence.
