Nigerians have begun cheering Hilda Baci as she attempted to cook the world’s largest pot of Nigerian jollof rice.
This comes as Hilda Baci officially began her quest to cook the largest pot of jollof rice ever, using over 250 bags of rice in a custom 6-meter-wide pot at Eko Hotels and Suites.
The event, part of the Gino World Jollof Festival, has ignited nationwide excitement, with over 20,000 registrations pouring in just days before the kickoff.
Hilda Baci, the Guinness World Record holder for the longest cooking marathon in 2023, early on Friday shared a video of her washing the massive pot by herself.
“Yes, I can officially confirm this pot is squeaky clean! I personally rolled up my sleeves and washed it myself,” she posted on Instagram.
Also, the Guinness World Records (GWR) has sent its good wishes to Hilda Baci as she begins her attempt to cook the world’s largest pot of jollof rice.
The record body confirmed the attempt and reacted in the comment section of her post on Instagram, writing: “Best of luck Hilda and team!”
Similarly, social media influencers and content creators, Enioluwa Adeoluwa and Tomike Adeoye, arrived at the Eko Hotel and Suites on Friday to celebrate Hilda Baci.
Enioluwa, who also supported Baci during her 2023 cook-a-thon, shared a video and photos of himself with the chef on Instagram, praising her determination and resilience.
He wrote: “There’s truly nothing you set your mind to that you don’t achieve. You’re such a go-getter — an incredible friend, an amazing sister, and one of the best things to happen to my world. I’m so proud of you.
“Today, as you break yet another world record, because I know you will- just know I’m cheering you on with all my heart.
“Wishing you all the success in the world, my love. I’ll be rooting for you every step of the way, no matter the distance. I love you endlessly. Go, Hilda, go! Go, Hilda, go!”
In a separate Instagram post, actor and entrepreneur Tomike revealed she is anchoring the festival, describing Baci’s feat as “greatness happening in our generation.”
Tomike wrote: “Hosting duties for #GinoJollofFestivalwithHildaBaci.
“Hildabaci is set to break a record, and we’re here to witness greatness happening in our generation! We’re rooting for you Hilda! You’ve done it before; you will do it again with God on your side! Amen.”
Below are some photos and videos from the ongoing event;
