Tears of Joy: Chef Hilda Baci Receives Official Call for Her Jollof Rice World Record

Nigerian chef and her team celebrate an emotional victory after cooking the largest pot of Nigerian-style Jollof, a feat now officially recognized by the Guinness World Records.

In a heartwarming moment filled with tears of gratitude, Nigerian chef Hilda Baci and her team received the official call confirming her as a Guinness World Record holder. The announcement came on Monday, September 15th, cementing her incredible achievement for the Largest Serving of Nigerian-style Jollof Rice.

The Akwa-Ibom-born chef had captivated the nation last Friday when a massive crowd gathered in Victoria Island, Lagos, to watch her undertake the monumental challenge. Her final product, a colossal pot of Jollof weighing a staggering 8,780 kilogrammes (over 19,000 pounds), has now been verified and officially entered into the history books.

A video shared by the chef shows the emotional moment she and her mother, alongside her dedicated team and friends, celebrated the news from the Guinness World Records officials. The room erupted in joy and relief, marking the culmination of their hard work and a proud moment for Nigerian cuisine on the global stage.

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