Chef Hilda Baci Plans to Cook World's Largest Jollof Rice in Lagos Event

Celebrity chef and Guinness World Record holder Hilda Baci announced her plan to cook the world's largest pot of jollof rice, using 250 bags of rice totaling approximately one ton. The culinary feat is set to take place on September 12, 2025, at Muri Okunola Park in Lagos, as a celebration of Nigerian cuisine.

Baci detailed the ingredients and ratios needed for the massive cooking project, aiming to fill the six-meter pot to 80% capacity. The event will feature music, community participation, and free entry for attendees.

Baci's ambitious attempt to create the largest pot of Nigerian jollof rice has generated excitement and anticipation within the culinary community and among food enthusiasts.