Hilda Baci’s Guinness World Record Attempt for Largest Pot of Jollof Rice Draws Massive Crowd at Eko Hotel

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Lagos is buzzing with excitement as thousands of Nigerians have thronged the Eko Hotel grounds to witness celebrity chef Hilda Baci embark on yet another Guinness World Record attempt — this time to cook the world’s largest pot of Nigerian Jollof rice.

The turnout has been nothing short of electrifying. What was meant to be a culinary showcase has quickly transformed into a concert-like festival, with music, dancing, and endless cheering as the aroma of Jollof rice fills the air.

Hilda, who personally washed and prepared the giant pot before the cook-off, shared a breakdown of the massive ingredients required — from truckloads of rice and baskets of fresh tomatoes to peppers, spices, and protein. The sheer scale of the preparation has stunned the audience, with many saying it feels like being part of history in the making.

According to the chef, more than 20,000 people registered to attend, and the crowd at Eko Hotel certainly reflects the hype — an ocean of supporters united by food and national pride.

The atmosphere has been electric, with fans waving banners, chanting her name, and taking endless selfies against the backdrop of the record attempt. One excited fan shouted, “This is not just Jollof, this is Nigeria showing the world who we are!”

On social media, hashtags like #HildaBaciJollofRecord and #WorldsLargestJollof have exploded, dominating trend charts across Nigeria. A Twitter user posted: “Eko Hotel has turned into a carnival! Hilda Baci is cooking history, literally.” Another added: “Forget Coachella, this Jollof record attempt is the real festival!”

The Guinness World Records team is expected to monitor the attempt closely to ensure every guideline is followed before it can be officially recognized. Whether or not Hilda secures another world title, the event has already achieved something remarkable: bringing thousands together to celebrate Nigerian food culture on a global stage.

As one attendee summed it up: “Even if Guinness doesn’t give her the record, she has already won with the people.”