Nigerian chef Hilda Baci has secured her third Guinness World Records (GWR) title after being officially recognised for achieving the largest serving of rice.
The latest record was confirmed by Guinness World Records following her September 12, 2025 cooking event in Victoria Island, Lagos, where she partnered with food brand Gino to prepare a massive quantity of rice. The attempt, which originally targeted the record for the largest serving of Nigerian-style jollof rice, was later validated by Guinness as also qualifying for the largest serving of rice overall.
According to Guinness World Records, the official record states: “The largest serving of rice is 8,780 kg (19,356 lb, 9 oz) and was achieved by Hilda Baci and Gino (all Nigeria), in Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria, on 12 September 2025.”
Baci announced the additional recognition on January 20, 2026, sharing a screenshot of an email from Andrew Fanning, Head of Client Partnering at Guinness World Records, confirming that the same attempt met the criteria for both records.
Reacting to the confirmation, Baci described the moment as “shocking and emotional,” explaining that she only became aware of the second recognition months after the initial announcement. She credited her team and business partner for their support, stressing that the achievement was a collective effort.
Baci first entered the Guinness World Records in May 2023 after completing the longest individual cooking marathon. She earned her second title in September 2025 for the largest serving of Nigerian-style jollof rice. The latest confirmation now brings her total Guinness World Records titles to three, further cementing her place as one of Nigeria’s most celebrated culinary figures.
