Nigerian chef and two-time GWR holder, Hila Baci
Celebrity chef Hilda Baci has officially added a second plaque from Guinness World Records, nearly two months after her groundbreaking attempt to cook the largest serving of Nigerian-style jollof rice.
On September 12, 2025, at the Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos, the award-winning chef set out to cook a monumental 4,000 kg of basmati rice (200 bags of 20 kg each) as part of the record attempt.
According to Guinness World Records, her feat was officially certified as the largest serving of Nigerian-style jollof rice, weighing 8,780 kg (19,356 lb 9 oz).
GWR: Hilda Baci officially confirmed record holder for cooking largest Nigerian jollof
In a celebratory Instagram post, Hilda shared the moment of unboxing her second plaque, writing:
“Our plaques are finally here!!! Two records. Two plaques. One story of faith, fire, and history. Twice, God showed up for me. Twice, we made history for Nigeria… Together with Gino, we created something bigger than ourselves…”
She further captioned a photo of the two plaques, “A two-time Guinness World Record Holder!!! … Instead of your shame you will receive a double portion… everlasting joy will be yours. — Isaiah 61:7.”
Social media erupted with praise, “Congratulations my darling. You have shown us yet again that ‘IT’ can be done,” one user posted.
“Congratulations hun. You’re ‘SALT and LIGHT’, keep shining the brightest,” posted another.
Hilda’s rise to fame began with her first Guinness record in May 2023 when she cooked for 93 hours and 11 minutes in a marathon cooking session, finishing ahead of the prior mark.
Her latest jollof rice achievement not only cements her status as a two-time record holder but also underscores her ambition to elevate Nigerian cuisine on the global stage.
See the post below:
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