Lagos, Nigeria – September 10, 2025: Celebrity chef and restaurateur Hilda Baci has unveiled the striking new design of her colossal 6-by-6-metre cooking pot as anticipation builds for her ambitious attempt to cook the largest pot of Nigerian jollof rice ever recorded. With precisely three days to go until the event scheduled for September 12, her social media pages are lighting up with teaser photos that highlight the elegant redesign of the immense cooking vessel.
The announcement follows her original reveal on August 22 via Instagram and TikTok, where Hilda Baci declared, “Almost 2 years ago I had the dream to cook the largest pot of Jollof Rice ever made… 6 meters wide. 6 meters tall. 12th September, we make history together.” Detailed updates continue to capture the imagination of her followers, including the staggering number of rice bags she plans to use for the monumental cook-off.
In a recent TikTok update, the chef—evidently overwhelmed by her journey—shared a deeply heartfelt message reflecting on the emotional toll of bringing her vision to life. She spoke candidly about feeling “fear, anxiety, and excitement all at once,” before expressing profound gratitude: “My heart is full of gratitude. Less than 3 days to go.” These posts have amplified the excitement surrounding the event.
To ensure everything goes off without a hitch on the big day, Hilda and her team have already conducted test runs, stirring rice in the oversized pot using long ladles—an effort that allowed them to assess the heat distribution, equipment logistics, and overall feasibility of the endeavor.
Fans and followers have responded with enthusiastic questions and supportive remarks. One asked: “After cooking what will happen to the pot?”, while another joked: “Who go cut onion to prepare the food?” Others urged historical preservation: “Hilda, after cooking please do not remove this pot—let it make history for our future leaders.”
This upcoming event builds on Hilda Baci’s growing legacy. She already holds the Guinness World Record for the longest cooking marathon—a feat that has only heightened public interest in what promises to be another spectacular addition to her record-breaking achievements.
