Social media influencers and content creators Enioluwa Adeoluwa and Tomike Adeoye arrived at the Eko Hotel and Suites on Friday to support celebrity chef Hilda Baci in her bid to prepare the world’s largest pot of Nigerian jollof rice.
Baci, who broke the Guinness World Record for the longest cooking marathon in 2023, is presenting the “Gino Jollof Festival” in Lagos in collaboration with the culinary brand.
The historic event, slated for September 12, will feature a large pot measuring six metres wide and six metres tall, into which 250 bags of rice will be cooked for tens of thousands of people.
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, actor 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.
