5 kinds of people you will find at Hilda Baci’s world’s largest pot of jollof event

Today, all roads lead to Eko Hotel as celebrity chef and Guinness World Record holder, Hilda Baci, attempts another historic feat; cooking with a massive 22,619-litre custom-built pot to create the largest pot of Nigerian Jollof rice ever made.

The pot of Jollof is expected to feed over 20,000 people, and you can already imagine the crowd that will gather for such a record-breaking celebration.

Here are five kinds of people you are sure to find at the event:

1. The Jollof Lovers

These ones don’t care about the Guinness World Records or the size of the pot, they came strictly for the food. They’ve been talking about it all week, and today, they will queue with their plates, spoons, and appetite, ready to devour as much Jollof rice as possible. To them, this is not just history; it’s lunch.

2. The Content Creators

Armed with ring lights, phones, cameras, and power banks, these guys are there to “document history.” Whether it’s TikTok, Instagram, or YouTube, expect live streams, drone shots, exaggerated captions, and plenty of “You won’t believe what Hilda Baci just did!” videos. For them, this is content gold.

3. The Socialites and Influencers

For Lagos big boys and girls, this event is not about Jollof, it’s about being seen. Expect to see them dressed to impress, networking, snapping selfies, and adding “World’s Largest Pot of Jollof, Eko Hotel” to their Instagram stories.

They came to make memories, but also to remind you they were there.

4. The Critics

Not everyone will be impressed. Some will be calculating logistics: “How do you season 22,619 litres evenly?” Others will be asking questions like “Is this safe?” or “Does this even count as Jollof if the firewood smoke isn’t enough?” Critics will be critics, and Hilda Baci’s pot won’t escape their hot takes.

5. The Proud Nigerians

Beyond the food and the fun, you will find Nigerians who are simply proud to witness another cultural milestone.

They will cheer Hilda on, celebrate Nigerian Jollof as a symbol of West African pride, and remind anyone who cares to listen that Naija no dey carry last.

Whether you are there for the food, the content, the vibes, or the history, one thing is certain, today’s event at Eko Hotel will be one for the books. And if you are lucky enough to taste from that giant pot, you’ll forever be able to say: “I was there when Hilda Baci cooked the world’s largest Jollof.”