When history was being cooked in Lagos, one woman made sure the beats matched the fire in the pot. DJ Ritzy, Akwa Ibom’s finest disc jockey, owned the stage at Hilda Baci’s Guinness World Record attempt for the largest pot of Nigerian-style jollof rice.
As Hilda stirred her way into the record books with a jaw-dropping 8,780 kilograms of jollof, it was DJ Ritzy who stirred the crowd. From dusk till dawn, she spun tracks that turned the Guinness World Record attempt into a carnival. Her mastery of the turntables kept the atmosphere electric, weaving Afrobeats anthems, Nigerian street sounds, and global hits into one seamless sonic experience.
DJ Ritzy
The energy was unmistakable. While the giant custom-made pot steamed under the Lagos sky, chants of “Hilda, we want jollof!” filled the air. Yet, it was Ritzy’s ability to ride the crowd’s energy, lifting spirits during the long hours of waiting, that made her performance unforgettable. Each beat drop mirrored the clanging of giant spoons inside the world’s biggest pot, fusing sound and flavor into one massive cultural celebration.
Hilda Baci’s largest serving of Jollof Rice
Sharing her excitement after the event, DJ Ritzy remarked: “Yesterday, I joined over 20,000 well-wishers to support our own Hilda Baci in the Gino World Jollof Festival as she cooked the biggest pot of rice ever. It was a fun time out, I also had my share of the wheel moments, it was a great outing. Congratulations, Hilda Baci, you’re a great inspiration, you’ve taught us to push through our big dreams, now abeg rest o kos omor that turning ehn your whole body go feel am. Special shout-out to @kanzysmith, Tomike, and Enioluwa, working with you was sweet and fun. Y’all rock.”
DJ Ritzy
DJ Ritzy
Hilda Baci, already a household name after her 2023 cook-a-thon, was officially crowned by Guinness World Records for creating the largest serving of Nigerian-style jollof rice. But beyond the food, the event was a celebration of Nigerian creativity, resilience, and community. From Nollywood stars like Funke Akindele cheering on Hilda, to the thousands who came hungry and left full, the night belonged to Nigeria.
Guinness World Record attempt to cook the largest pot of jollof rice ever made
Guinness World Record attempt to cook the largest pot of jollof rice ever made
Guinness World Record attempt to cook the largest pot of jollof rice ever made
And in that cultural storm, DJ Ritzy stood tall as a symbol of female excellence in an industry still largely dominated by men. She proved that just like Hilda in the kitchen, Nigerian women are rewriting the rules, breaking barriers, and making history.
The record has been set, the rice has been eaten, but the rhythm DJ Ritzy left on that stage will echo for a long time.
