Chef Hilda Baci and her team took on a massive challenge in Lagos, cooking the world’s largest dish of jollof rice in a custom-built 23,000-litre pot. The marathon 9-hour cookathon used over 2,700 kg of ingredients, from goat meat to special peppered chicken, drawing thousands of eager fans to witness history in the making.

Despite the epic effort, the giant pot broke during weighing, throwing the record attempt into uncertainty. But the food didn’t spill, and hopes remain high as the team collects evidence to submit to Guinness World Records. This bold feat highlights the pride and passion behind West Africa’s iconic dish and keeps the dream alive for a new world record.