Jollof Rice: Hilda Baci Breaks New World Record as Guinness Confirms Her Award, Full Post Goes Viral

Jollof Rice: Hilda Baci Breaks New World Record as Guinness Confirms Her Award, Full Post Goes Viral

  • Guinness World Records has confirmed Nigerian chef Hilda Baci and Gino as the holders of the record 'Largest Serving of Jollof rice'
  • Hilda Baci gained online popularity after she initially won her first Guinness award for the longest cooking marathon
  • Congratulatory messages poured in as Nigerians stormed various social media platforms to shower accolades on the chef

Hilda Baci, an award-winning Nigerian chef, has solidified her place in the Guinness World Records by achieving the record for the largest serving of Nigerian-style jollof rice.

This impressive feat was accomplished in collaboration with Gino in Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria.

Hilda Baci breaks another record for the biggest jollof rice.
Hilda Baci announced as new world record holder by Guinness. Photo credit: @jeography/TikTok, Gabe Ginsberg/ Getty Images.
Source: UGC

Hilda Baci breaks new World Record

The confirmation of the record was announced by Guinness World Records on their official X account, @gwr, where they shared the details of the achievement.

The post read:

"New record: Largest serving of Nigerian style jollof rice - 8,780 kg (19,356 lb 9 oz) achieved by Hilda Baci and Gino in Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria."

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The news of Hilda Baci's record-breaking achievement caused celebration across various social media platforms.

Nigerians came together to congratulate the chef on her great accomplishment, praising her culinary skills and hardworking spirit.

Hilda Baci smashes a new world record after cooking the 'biggest' pot of jollof rice.
Hilda Baci announced as new world record holder after cooking the 'biggest' pot of Nigerian jollof rice. Photo credit: @Hilda Baci/TikTok.
Source: TikTok

Reactions as Hilda Baci breaks new World Record

Nigerians have been celebrating the chef on different social media platforms.

@just me said:

"Someone Said the record has been cancelled. that's why i rushed here to do wahala but thank God it's just rumors."

@Tavics said:

"This Giant pot of jellof rice can feed the whole of ghana with one egg each as side dish."

@Benson said:

"I just came in to check! And I was happy seeing this. You all are great and I appreciate you for this. CONGRATULATIONS TO HILDA BACI."

@Promzy said:

"Finally, dem post wanna own. I didn't get the jollof but to all those who got it and was cheering for her. Thank you. let's support each other. Love from Ghana."

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@Gift said:

"Hilda did it again wow. congratulations hey @Nick_Francisca what are you doing here? lol"

@Daughter of a proud Dad said:

"If u are here for Hilda kindly like my comment I want to come back again."

@SalamiSamuel reacted:

"God save una. The way I for enter una eeh. All una social media for go down now now."

@charles flexy commented:

"How much be her reward abeg i want to attempt the next world record of the largest garri drinker@ Guinness World Records."

@Dorcas asked:

"Curiosity made me ask but please who’s behind this account like who is the owner of Guinness world records?"

@Giffylugus reacted:

"Life so private that I come here everyday to check if they have posted Hilda Baci."

@Bellaaaaa added:

"Is there a do you have to be to submit a record? I am currently trying to beat one."

See the post below:

Man speaks about Hilda Baci's 'biggest' jollof rice

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Lady who tasted Hilda Baci’s record-breaking jollof rice rates meal “8 over 10”, mentions why

Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that an eyewitness who went to the area where Hilda Baci cooked her 'biggest' pot of jollof rice shared his observation online.

In a video, he gave an interesting remark disclosing what he noticed at around 4am at the venue of the event.

Source: Legit.ng

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