Celebrity chef, Hilda Baci has officially kicked off her quest to set a new Guinness World Record for cooking the world’s largest pot of jollof rice, aiming at 250 bags of rice.

The record-breaking cook, who gained global recognition in 2023 after smashing the record for the longest cooking marathon, launched the ambitious attempt in Eko hotels, Lagos before a lively crowd of fans and supporters.

Before the cooking commenced, Hilda and her mother were seen praying together, asking for divine strength, protection, and endurance throughout the process.

The touching scene drew emotional cheers from spectators, many of whom credited her mother as a key pillar of Hilda’s journey.

“Yes, I can officially confirm this pot is squeaky clean! I rolled up my sleeves and washed it myself. In just a few hours, this same pot will carry thousands of servings of Nigerian Jollof history in the making,” she wrote.

The event, which was initially planned for Muri Okunola Park, was moved to Eko Hotel due to overwhelming interest, with over 20,000 people registering to attend.