Nigerian chef Hilda Baci made waves by attempting to cook the world's largest jollof rice dish, using a massive custom pot holding 23,000 litres. The dish took nine hours to prepare with 4,000kg of rice, hundreds of cartons of tomato paste, and 168kg of goat meat. Despite the giant pot breaking as it was lifted, the event drew thousands of fans and trended widely on social media.

Hilda's bold challenge highlights the cultural pride behind jollof rice, a beloved West African staple. Supported by a team of chefs and months of planning, this record bid celebrates Nigerian culinary greatness and unity, with the giant dish shared among the crowd afterward. Official recognition is pending as evidence is gathered for Guinness World Records.