Nigerian celebrity chef, Hilda Effiong Bassey, widely known as Hilda Baci, has officially received her Guinness World Records (GWR) plaque for preparing the largest serving of Nigerian-style jollof rice, adding another milestone to her growing list of global culinary achievements.
The 29-year-old unveiled the plaque on Thursday inside a kitchen, dressed in her trademark white chef outfit.
Sharing the moment on Instagram, Hilda proudly displayed both her new plaque and the one she earned in 2023 for the longest cooking marathon, describing her double triumph as a testament to faith and perseverance.
"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," she wrote.
"I’m a two-time world record holder. Someone pinch me," she added, quoting Isaiah 61:7 in celebration.
Guinness World Records, in a comment under her post, congratulated her with the words: "Fantastic photos! Congratulations again, Hilda."
Hilda’s new record was achieved on September 12, 2025, two years after her viral cookathon.
The event, tagged "Gino World Jollof Festival with Hilda Baci," took place at Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, and saw the chef prepare an astonishing 8,780 kilograms (19,356 lb 9 oz) of jollof rice over eight hours.
The feat attracted thousands of spectators, celebrities, and influencers, including Funke Akindele, Bambam, Tomike Adeoye, Alex Unusual, Spyro, and Ogun State First Lady, Bamidele Abiodun.
The lively event featured music, dancing, and food sharing among over 20,000 attendees.
To achieve the record, Hilda used 4,000 kilogrammes of basmati rice, 500 cartons of tomato concentrate, 750 kilogrammes of cooking oil, and 600 kilogrammes of onions in a massive six-metre-wide steel pot.
The pot was lifted by a crane for weighing, a process briefly interrupted when its cover slipped and its legs bent, causing a tense moment before the operation resumed safely.
Guinness World Records confirmed the achievement three days later, noting that Hilda met all required standards, including proper ingredient ratios and food distribution protocols to prevent waste.
Reflecting on the journey, Hilda said: "I didn’t realise it would be this hard. It has been a real challenge, but achieving the record is truly satisfying. This record also belongs to the people of Nigeria."
She added that beyond breaking records, her mission was to "feed the nation and showcase Nigerian culture to the world."
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