Nigerian celebrity chef Hilda Baci has reached another historic milestone, announcing that she is now a three-time Guinness World Records holder, following confirmation that her September 2025 culinary feat also secured her the title for the largest serving of rice overall.
Baci, who had already been recognised for preparing the largest serving of Nigerian-style jollof rice, revealed the latest development on Tuesday via Instagram. She updated her bio to read “Chef X3 Guinness World Record Holder”, describing the moment as both shocking and deeply fulfilling.
“Woke up a three-time Guinness World Records holder and I’m still trying to wrap my head around it. What a way to step into 2026,” she wrote.
According to an official email from Andrew Fanning, Head of Client Partnering at Guinness World Records’ Records Creative Team, Baci’s original attempt broke two records at once. While reviewing record guidelines, the organisation discovered that the massive jollof rice serving also qualified as the largest serving of rice, regardless of style.
“Congratulations, you are Officially Amazing (again)!” Fanning wrote, explaining that her Nigerian-style jollof rice record simultaneously surpassed the benchmark for the overall rice category.
Reacting to the news, Baci said the revelation caught her completely off guard. She explained that she only discovered the additional record five months after the initial announcement.
“I was just doing my usual routine, casually scrolling through my emails, when I saw the message
During the September 2025 Lagos cookout, Baci prepared an astonishing 8,780 kilograms (19,356 pounds) of jollof rice — officially recognised as the largest pot of the iconic dish ever prepared anywhere in the world.
This latest recognition builds on her earlier achievements. In May 2023, Baci made global headlines after completing a 93-hour, 11-minute cooking marathon, becoming Nigeria’s first chef to hold multiple Guinness World Records at the time.
She credited her team for the success, singling out @oreoluwa_atinmo for playing a key role throughout the journey. According to Baci, their shared vision and collaboration were central to turning the ambitious idea into a world-record-breaking reality.
Baci also expressed gratitude to God, describing the achievement as a reminder that there is always more beyond what one initially sees.
“Honestly, God is faithful. The kind of faithful that still surprises you. Even when you think you’ve seen the full picture, God can still say, ‘There’s more,’” she said.
She concluded by thanking Guinness World Records, her team, and supporters worldwide, describing the achievement as a collective victory.
With three Guinness World Records to her name, Hilda Baci continues to cement her place as one of Nigeria’s most decorated chefs, while elevating Nigerian cuisine and ambition on the global stage.
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