Celebrity chef Hilda Baci has expressed heartfelt gratitude to her fans, sponsors, and supporters following the successful completion of her Guinness World Record attempt to cook the largest pot of jollof rice.
Taking to her official Instagram page after the high-profile cook-off at Eko Hotels and Suites, Lagos, Baci shared an emotional note, crediting the massive show of support as the key to her achievement.
In a touching video caption, she wrote:
“Support has the power to turn heavy dreams into living realities. What happened here was beyond a record, it was a testimony of unity, love, and faith. ✨ People came from near and far, friends, colleagues, fans, and family, all standing shoulder to shoulder with me. My team poured their hearts into every detail, proving that when many hands and many spirits move as one, the impossible becomes possible.
I am profoundly grateful. To every single person who prayed, showed up, cheered, and worked, this moment belongs to all of us.”
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From Cookathon to Biggest Jollof Pot Record
The chef, who became a household name in 2023 after breaking the record for the longest cooking marathon, emphasised that her latest feat was not just personal but a collective victory for everyone who stood by her.
Her note has since drawn emotional reactions across social media, with fans praising her humility and acknowledging the unity that powered the historic cook-off.
Reactions trailing Hilda’s appreciation note
lushhairnigeria noted: “Congratulations our Soft & Confident Lush woman 😍💖🥳 We knew you could do it!”
__ritamurphy penned: “We’re not breaking a record, we’re creating one!!!! C’mon now!!🤎🤎✨✨🎉🎉🎉🍾🍾🍾.”
thisthingcalledfashionn stated: “Finish work baby God loves you 😘🤍🤍.”
@grandprinceita said: “Proud is an understatement!!!!!!
When we think you’ve done it, you outdo yourself!!!! God is really in your story! Congratulations star girl!!!🤍”
titiofthesleeklife noted: “I’m getting goosebumps 🥹 you’re a fantastic babe! Your strength and determination are outta this world ❤️❤️❤️ well done Hilda ❣️.”
