Nigerian Chef Cooks the World’s Largest Pot of Jollof Rice
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Nigerian Chef Cooks the World’s Largest Pot of Jollof Rice

by Chinazor Ikedimma on Sep 15, 2025

Nigerian celebrity chef Hilda Effiong Bassey, popularly known as Hilda Baci, has once again set the culinary world buzzing. In 2023, the renowned chef gained international recognition after setting the Guinness World Record for the longest cooking marathon by a single individual. She has now added another milestone to her record-breaking career by preparing what is believed to be the world’s largest pot of jollof rice.


Hilda Baci is more than just a chef, she’s a cultural icon and a passionate ambassador of Nigerian cuisine. Born and raised in Akwa Ibom State, she has built a career that blends cooking, media, and entrepreneurship. As the founder of My Food by Hilda, a fast-growing food brand, she has carved out a niche for herself as one of Nigeria’s most recognizable culinary voices. In May 2023, Hilda etched her name into history by breaking the Guinness World Record for the longest cooking marathon by an individual, cooking non-stop for over 93 hours and 11 minutes. The feat captured global attention, uniting Nigerians at home and abroad in celebration of her resilience and creativity. 

Now, Hilda is back in the spotlight with her boldest culinary creation yet: what is believed to be the largest pot of jollof rice ever cooked. Jollof rice, a beloved West African dish often at the heart of cultural debates and family gatherings, holds a special place in Nigeria’s food identity. By cooking it on such a massive scale, Hilda not only celebrates the dish itself but also reinforces Nigeria’s reputation as a culinary powerhouse.

Whether or not Guinness World Records formally certifies this jollof rice feat, it has already made waves across social media and within the African food community.

Hilda has leveraged her skills to tell stories, empower youth, and inspire pride in Nigerian culture. Her journey also reflects the resilience, creativity, and passion of young Africans breaking barriers in diverse industries. Through television appearances, online cooking shows, and her vibrant personality, Hilda has inspired a new generation to embrace both traditional and modern Nigerian cooking.


 

 

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