Nollywood has recorded a new milestone after Black Market attracted 51,000 qualifying viewers for a single-location screening at Tafawa Balewa Square in Lagos. Guinness World Records confirmed the figure following the screening on Saturday, September 26. The record surpasses the previous benchmark of 43,624 viewers, set in 2015 during a screening of the Filipino film Felix Manalo at the…
Celebrity chef Hilda Baci has kicked off 2026 on a high note after announcing that she is now a three-time Guinness World Records holder, further cementing her place in culinary history. Sharing the exciting news on social media, Hilda revealed that the latest recognition came as a surprise, months after her widely celebrated Nigerian jollof…
First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has congratulated celebrity chef Hilda Baci on setting her second Guinness World Record — this time for preparing the largest serving of Nigerian-style Jollof rice. In a statement, the First Lady commended Baci’s passion, resilience, and creativity, describing her feat as an inspiration to young Nigerians, especially women. “Your culinary…
Nigerian celebrity chef Hilda Baci has once again made history, officially setting a new Guinness World Record for the largest serving of Nigerian-style jollof rice, weighing 8,780 kilograms (19,356 lb 9 oz). The milestone was achieved in partnership with food brand Gino during a public event held at Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos,…
Nigerian celebrity chef Hilda Bassey, popularly known as Hilda Baci, has completed her ambitious attempt to set a world record for the largest pot of jollof rice. The feat was achieved during an eight-hour live cooking session held at Eko Hotels and Suites in Victoria Island, Lagos. The 28-year-old chef prepared the massive dish using…
History in the Making! Hilda Baci Prepares to Break Guinness World Record with Largest Pot of Jollof Rice Celebrity chef Hilda Baci has unveiled the ingredients for her latest record-breaking attempt, cooking the largest pot of Nigerian Jollof Rice. Baci revealed that over 250 bags of rice will be used for the historic cookout, set…
