Nigerian celebrity chef and entrepreneur Hilda Effiong Bassey, popularly known as Hilda Baci, has once again made history—this time securing her place as a three-time Guinness World Records (GWR) holder.
Guinness World Records has officially confirmed that Hilda’s record-breaking largest serving of Nigerian-style jollof rice has also been awarded the global title for the largest serving of rice overall, elevating her achievement to a new milestone in culinary history.
One Historic Cook, Two Global Records
The monumental cooking feat took place in Lagos, Nigeria, where Hilda and her team prepared an astonishing 8,780 kilograms of jollof rice. Initially recognized as the largest serving of Nigerian-style jollof rice, Guinness World Records later reviewed the attempt and confirmed that it also surpassed the global benchmark for the largest serving of rice of any kind.
This dual recognition means that a single cookout earned two distinct Guinness World Records titles, further cementing Hilda Baci’s place among the world’s most accomplished culinary record holders.
From Cook-A-Thon to Culinary Icon
Hilda first captured global attention in 2023 after completing the longest individual cooking marathon, a feat that sparked nationwide celebrations and global conversations around Nigerian food, culture, and resilience.
With this latest confirmation, her total Guinness World Records titles now stand at three, reflecting not just endurance, but scale, precision, and cultural impact.
A Win for Nigerian Cuisine
Beyond personal achievement, this recognition is a powerful moment for Nigerian cuisine on the global stage. Jollof rice—already a cultural symbol across West Africa—has now been immortalized in the Guinness World Records through a Nigerian chef, reinforcing the country’s influence in global food culture.
Hilda Baci’s success highlights what is possible when passion, preparation, and purpose align. It is a reminder that African creativity, when given global visibility, can set world-defining standards.
Making History, One Plate at a Time
As congratulations continue to pour in from around the world, Hilda Baci’s journey remains a source of inspiration for young creatives, entrepreneurs, and chefs across Africa and beyond.
From endurance to excellence, from local flavors to global recognition—Hilda Baci is not just cooking food, she is cooking history.
