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Hilda Baci’s Jollof Rice Record Attempt Draws Praise and Criticism
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Nigerian celebrity chef Hilda Baci once again captured public attention with her bold attempt to cook the world’s largest pot of jollof rice. The event, hosted on Friday at Eko Hotels and Suites in Lagos, attracted thousands of participants eager to witness history in the making. Yet, while the effort was remarkable, not every attendee left satisfied with the taste.
A Feast on a Grand Scale
Originally, Baci revealed her plan to prepare the iconic West African dish using 250 bags of rice. On the day of the event, however, the count was reduced to 200 bags. Even with fewer supplies, the outcome was massive—tonnes of steaming jollof rice were served to guests who had registered in advance.
Reports indicate that more than 20,000 people signed up to take part, transforming the atmosphere into a festival of food, culture, and community. Long lines formed as eager participants queued to sample the record-breaking dish.
Mixed Reviews and Social Media Buzz
While many spectators applauded Hilda Baci’s determination, creativity, and dedication to Nigerian cuisine, one attendee’s blunt review of the rice quickly went viral. The comments sparked debate across social platforms.
Some argued that cooking on such a massive scale was bound to compromise taste and texture, while others emphasized that the symbolic value of the attempt outweighed culinary perfection.
“This is not just about flavor—it’s about representing Nigerian food culture on a global stage,” one supporter wrote online.
Still, critics noted that the incident highlights a broader challenge for chefs attempting Guinness World Records: balancing mass production with quality.
Hilda Baci’s Expanding Culinary Legacy
This is not the chef’s first brush with international fame. In 2023, Hilda Baci stunned the world with her 93-hour cooking marathon, a feat that earned her a Guinness World Record and established her as one of Nigeria’s most celebrated culinary talents.
Her latest effort has reignited the long-standing Nigeria versus Ghana jollof rivalry, fueling conversations about cultural pride, national identity, and global recognition of African cuisine.
As Guinness World Records evaluates the attempt, Nigerians continue to debate whether the taste truly matters or whether the sheer scale of the achievement is enough to celebrate. Either way, Hilda Baci has once again proven her ability to unite, inspire, and stir both pride and controversy through food.
Source: Eyes Of Lagos
i thought she was going to be the only one cooking it
