Social media influencers and content creators, Enioluwa Adeoluwa and Tomike Adeoye, on Friday stormed the Eko Hotel and Suites to cheer on celebrity chef Hilda Baci as she attempts to cook the world’s largest pot of Nigerian jollof rice.
Baci, who set the Guinness World Record for the longest cooking marathon in 2023, is now hosting the “Gino Jollof Festival” in Lagos in partnership with the culinary brand. The historic event, scheduled for September 12, features a giant pot measuring six metres wide and six metres tall, into which 250 bags of rice will be cooked to serve tens of thousands of attendees.
Enioluwa, who also supported Baci during her 2023 cook-a-thon, took to Instagram to share a video and photos of himself with the chef. 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!”
Tomike Anchors Festival as Hilda Baci’s Jollof Record Draws 20,000 Registrations
In a separate Instagram post, actor and entrepreneur Tomike revealed that she is anchoring the festival. Describing Baci’s feat as “greatness happening in our generation,”
She 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.”
According to the organisers, the festival has already attracted more than 20,000 registrations and remains free to attend. Baci has assured attendees that the meal will be “amazing and hygienic,” promising a record-breaking experience of Nigerian jollof on an unprecedented scale. …Punchng.com
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