Gino Partners with Hilda Baci for Guinness World Record Attempt

GB Foods Nigeria’s brand Gino has announced a partnership with celebrity chef Hilda Baci to attempt the Guinness World Record for the largest pot of Jollof rice ever cooked. The historic cook-off, scheduled for September 12, will feature Baci preparing Jollof rice in a specially designed six-metre-wide pot.

The partnership aims to celebrate Nigerian food, culture, and community spirit, while showcasing the country’s culinary excellence. Oreoluwa Atinmo, Marketing Director of GBfoods Nigeria, stated that the company’s support for the initiative celebrates “The resilient Nigerian spirit that never settles.”

Baci expressed her excitement about the partnership, saying, “Jollof rice is more than just food; it is a symbol of who we are, our resilience, and the stories we tell through our culture.”

The event is expected to attract chefs, food enthusiasts, and cultural icons from across the country, promoting Nigeria’s culinary heritage and national pride.