Nigerian chef and social media darling Hilda Baci has just marked her 30th birthday, and of course, the internet couldn’t stay calm. Born on September 20, 1995, the Guinness World Record holder didn’t just celebrate another year of life, she did so in the glow of a history-making achievement that’s still trending across Nigeria and beyond.
Only a few days before her birthday, Guinness officially confirmed her astonishing feat: cooking the world’s largest serving of Nigerian-style jollof rice. On Friday, September 12, 2025, in Victoria Island, Lagos, Hilda pulled off the daring challenge. She and her team prepared a jaw-dropping 8,780 kilograms of jollof, so much rice that a crane had to help weigh it. The spectacle drew hundreds of fans, and despite the pot collapsing under pressure, the record was sealed. Guinness published its confirmation on September 15, instantly making Hilda the face of Nigerian cuisine on a global stage.
By the time September 20 rolled around, her birthday photos were everywhere online. Dressed elegantly, Hilda looked every bit the star as celebrities, influencers, and loyal fans flooded Instagram and X (formerly Twitter) with tributes. It wasn’t just a birthday party - it was a victory lap. “30 never looked so good,” one fan wrote, while others called her the “Queen of Jollof Rice” and “Nigeria’s cooking goddess.”
Hilda Baci’s Guinness World Record comes after her earlier spotlight moment in 2023, when she grabbed headlines for the longest cooking marathon attempt. That feat made her a household name, but this new jollof record solidified her brand in food, pop culture, and Nollywood influencer circles. Now, fans are already searching: What did Hilda Baci cook? How much rice did Hilda Baci make? Where was the Guinness record set? and they’re all finding her birthday images mixed in with the answers.
The timing couldn’t have been more perfect. Turning 30 is often seen as a milestone, but doing it right after Guinness recognition feels like the universe set up a double celebration just for her. In true Nollywood fashion, whispers are already swirling: Will she parlay this fame into film roles, endorsements, or even her own global food brand? If her growing influence is anything to go by, this is just the beginning.
For now, one thing is clear - Hilda Baci is having a moment, and she’s cooking it up hotter than her famous pot of jollof. Nigerians love a success story, and the world is taking notice. From Victoria Island to international headlines, her name is everywhere. And as she steps into her thirties, one can only wonder: what world record will Hilda Baci break next?
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Person wey cook hard rice
Congratulations to her