What was meant to be a seamless Guinness World Record attempt at the Gino World Fest Jollof turned dramatic on Saturday night when organizers struggled to weigh the massive pot of jollof rice cooked by Guinness record-holder Hilda Baci.
The cooking was a spectacle. The pot, painted bright red and strapped with heavy-duty cranes, towered over the crowd like an art installation. But when it came time for the weigh-in, things turned awkward. The gigantic structure appeared unstable as organizers tried to lift it for measurement. Gasps, murmurs, and nervous chuckles rippled through the audience as engineers and technicians scrambled to adjust the straps and balance the colossal vessel.
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
Guinness World Record attempt to cook the largest pot of jollof rice ever made
Despite the hiccup, the rice was confirmed cooked, steaming, and ready to serve, and officials assured guests that the festival would continue without disruption. “The food is safe, the record is alive, and Lagos will eat tonight,” one of the organizers declared, calming nerves.
The episode underscored both the ambition and challenges of such a daring cultural event. With thousands still on the ground, the atmosphere shifted from tense to celebratory as plates of the historic jollof were readied for serving.
The event, staged at the Eko Hotel car park in Lagos, had already drawn massive crowds and global attention. Hilda Baci—who famously broke the world record in 2023 with her marathon cooking feat—returned with a bigger challenge: preparing the world’s largest pot of Nigerian jollof rice using an astonishing 250 bags of rice.
Stay tuned for updates as Guinness World Records officials finalize assessments.
