"3 Days to Go": Hilda Baci Unveils New Look of 6x6-Metre Pot Ahead of Record-Breaking Event

"3 Days to Go": Hilda Baci Unveils New Look of 6x6-Metre Pot Ahead of Record-Breaking Event

  • Hilda Baci revealed the stunning new look of her 6x6-metre pot just three days before cooking the largest pot of Nigerian jollof rice
  • She showed off the beautifully redesigned 6x6-metre pot ahead of her record-breaking jollof rice challenge
  • This marked the final stage of preparation for what promises to be the largest Nigerian jollof rice ever cooked

Nigerian chef and restauranteur Hilda Baci has unveiled the new look of her 6by6 meter pot as she prepares to cook the largest pot of Nigerian jollof rice.

She shared the number of days left until the event, showcasing the beautiful new design of her pot and taking photos with it.

Hilda Baci shows off new look of 6x6-metre pot ahead of record-breaking jollof rice event
Hilda Baci shares pictures of her new 6×6-metre pot as she counts down to her record-breaking jollof rice attempt. Photo source: TikTokk/@hildabaci
Source: TikTok

In another post, she revealed the number of bags of rice she would be using on the specific day.

This announcement comes two years after she shattered the Guinness World Record for the longest cooking marathon, a record that was later broken by notable individuals just weeks afterward.

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The celebrity chef first announced her plans to cook the largest pot of jollof rice on her page on August 22.

On her media page with the handle @hildabaci, she shared that the event would kick off in September, adding a description:

"Almost 2 years ago I had the dream to cook the largest pot of Jollof Rice ever made. And now, with @ginonaija and YOU, that dream is coming alive 6 meters wide. 6 meters tall. 12th September, we make history together."
Hilda Baci gives fans first look at new 6by6 metre Pot ahead of historic jollof rice
Fans react as Hilda Baci unveils her 6×6-metre pot ahead of historic jollof rice event. Photo source: TikTokk/@hildabaci
Source: TikTok

Weeks later, she updated her TikTok page with a fresh post showing the progress her pot had made.

She described the moment:

"Seeing this pot finally completed feels surreal my dream is becoming a reality. I’ve feel fear, anxiety, and excitement all at once, but above everything else, my heart is full of gratitude. Less than 3 days to go."

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Her post immediately sparked reactions, with several people flocking to her page to ask questions.

Reactions trail Hilda Baci's 6x6-metre pot

mrsobiii asked:

"After cooking what will happen to the pot?"

offeibea .aa questioned:

"Who go cut onion to prepare the food?"

Favvy🫧stated:

"Every process in this cooking will be recorded as the largest too. first ever chopped onions world largest amount of Maggi used."

IMA IMA expressed:

"Hilda After Cooking Please do not remove THis Pot Let Make This a history for our future Leaders."

IMA IMA noted:

"Hilda After Cooking Please do not remove THis Pot 🙏 Let Make This a history for our future Leaders."

Tell Faith stated:

"How about shelters? It could be a rainy or sunny day. A temporary construction should be up by now. Not just small tents."

MIRA HAIRS AND MORE expressed:

"Pls on the 12th of September is my birthday hope I’m welcome to come and eat my birthday rice."

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Kiat wrote:

"God had helped you to achieve your goal. I pray that the God that had been with you throughout the planning would make the festival successful ijn anything that would make it not to be successful won't happen ijn..... the festival shall go smoothly ijn and it shall end in praise."

Ifybabe explained:

"You are a multi-talented woman and absolute blessing to Nigeria you never bring disgrace or shame to our country and by doing this you are inspiring people to know that their dreams can one day be a reality keep it up."

ACD_ACADEMY stressed:

"We really wish we could be called to spice up this special event, but we aren't celebrities,we doubt if anyone will consider us at all."

Hilda Baci plans giant 250-bag Jollof rice event

Meanwhile, Legit.ng recently reported that celebrity chef and Guinness World Record holder Hilda Baci revealed she plans to use 250 bags of rice in her attempt to cook the world’s largest pot of jollof rice.

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In a video shared online, she explained the calculations behind the massive feat, generating excitement among fans and fellow celebrities.

Proofreading by Funmilayo Aremu, copy editor at Legit.ng.

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Muhammed Hammed Olayinka (Human Interest Editor) Muhammed is a journalist with over six years of experience in Nigerian digital media. He began as Editor at Oracle, UNILORIN (2017–2019), then worked with Opera News Hub (2019–2021), Scopper News (2022–2023), and Gistreel (2023–2025). He won the NAPSS President Writing Skirmish in 2017 and was first runner-up in the UNILORIN Senate Writing Contest in 2018. Muhammed now works with LEGIT.ng, where he tells engaging and impactful stories for readers. He can be reached via email at muhammed.hammedolayinka@corp.legit.ng