Social media influencers and content creators, Enioluwa Adeoluwa aand Tomike Adeoye, have arrived at the Eko Hotel and Suites on Friday to cheer on celebrity chef Hilda Baci as she attempts to cooking the world’s largest pot of Nigerian jollof rice.
Baci, who broke the Guinness World Record for the longest cooking marathon in 2023, is hosting the “Gino Jollof Festival” in Lagos in partnership with the culinary brand.
The historic event, scheduled for September 12, will feature a giant pot measuring six metres wide and six metres tall, into which 250 bags of rice will be cooked for tens of thousands of attendees.
Enioluwa, who also supported Baci during her 2023 cook-a-thon, shared a video and photos of himself with the chef on Instagram, praising her determination and resilience.
He wrote, “There’s truly nothing you set your mind to that you don’t achieve. You’re such a go-getter — an incredible friend, an amazing sister, and one of the best things to happen to my world. I’m so proud of you.
“Today, as you break yet another world record, because I know you will- just know I’m cheering you on with all my heart.
“Wishing you all the success in the world, my love. I’ll be rooting for you every step of the way, no matter the distance. I love you endlessly. Go Hilda, go! Go Hilda, go!”
In a separate Instagram post, acot and entrepreneur Tomike revealed she is anchoring the festival, describing Baci’s feat as “greatness happening in our generation.”
Tomike wrote, “Hosting duties for #GinoJollofFestivalwithHildaBaci.
“Hildabaci is set to break record and we’re here to witness greatness happening in our generation! We’re rooting for you Hilda! You’ve done it before; you will do it again with God on your side! Amen.”
The festival, which organisers say has already attracted over 20,000 registrations, is free to attend.
Baci has also assured attendees that the meal would be “amazing and hygienic,” promising a record-breaking experience of Nigerian jollof on an unprecedented scale.
