Hilda Baci Breaks Down Math As She Plans to Cook 250 Bags of Rice in World’s Largest Pot of Jollof
- Celebrity chef Hilda Baci has finally responded to a major question about the new Jollof rice record
- The Guinness World Record holder shared mathematical calculations on how she arrived at the number of bags of rice she would use
- Hilda Baci's latest video, as fans and celebrities anticipate the commencement of her attempt to set a record, has generated buzz
Nigerian chef and Guinness World Record holder Hilda Baci, on Monday, September 1, caused a stir on social media after she disclosed that she would be cooking 250 bags of rice as she attempts to cook the largest pot of Jollof rice.
Recall that Hilda made waves after she revealed her new attempt at the world record, stating that the historic cooking event would take place on September 12, 2025.

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She also explained that the cooking feat will feature a giant pot measuring six metres wide and six metres tall.

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Legit.ng reported that a Nigerian man shared a video showing the creation of what he referred to as the "world's biggest giant pot."
Following Hilda's announcement, the one question that many of her fans and followers have been asking is, "How many bags of rice does she plan to cook in the enormous pot?"
Stunning her supporters, Hilda shared a video showing her mathematical calculations on how she arrived at 250 bags.

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Sharing the video, Hilda Baci wrote in a caption:
"The Biggest question since I announced HOW MUCH RICE? Jollof this big doesn’t happen without math. From raw rice to tomato paste, every grain counts! Watch me break down the numbers for the largest pot of Nigerian jollof ever. Come 12th September, we will all see it come together with my @ginonaija. If you finish this video, tell me in the comment section how many bags of rice we are making."

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Watch Hilda Baci's video as she announces her plan to cook 250 bags of rice:
Reactions trail Hilda Baci's announcement
The celebrity chef's video has stirred reactions from many, including celebrities, as many were stunned by her prowess in mathematics.
Legit.ng captured some of the reactions that trailed Hilda Baci's video. Read the comments below:
ayomipeskitchen reacted:
"250 bags of rice. Wow. Shout out to those who will wash the rice, do the pepper grinding, peeeling of the stock cubes, cutting of onion etc. This is not a small thing. Rooting for you all."
meatmadamng reacted:
“Shebi it’s just to put rice and pepper in the pot”. Una dey see am oo. At the end of the day school no be scam all through."
_charlesborn commented:
"Learn mathematics I no gree see now maths don enter hell of rice… go girl. we dey front row that day."
prettycherrydazzle reacted:
"School no be scam oh, see maths inside cooking… well done girl, beauty with great brains…. My question is who will eat this food after cooking… make I know to pull up."
delishbysarahnmuse said:
"Wow, 250 bags I could not relate with the Mathematics session, I just wanted to get the answer Weldone, our Record Breaking Chef."
Video shows Hilda Baci's large pot
In related news, Legit.ng reported that a video showed the moment Hilda Baci and her crew test-ran the pot she is going to use for her latest kitchen quest.
The celebrated chef had announced online that she would be attempting to make history for the largest pot of jollof rice ever cooked. As expected, the video ignited reactions from her followers.
Source: Legit.ng