Chef Hilda Baci’s highly anticipated “Gino World Jollof Festival with Hilda Baci” will now be held at Eko Hotel Car Park B, Lagos, following the announcement of a venue change to accommodate the huge public interest. 

Here are the latest confirmed details:

The event will still take place on September 12, 2025, free for the public to attend. 

250 bags of rice will be used toward the record-breaking jollof challenge. 

The specially designed pot has a capacity of 22,619 litres, and organizers plan to fill it to about 80%. 

Over 20,000 people have already registered to attend. 

The new venue—Eko Hotel Car Park B—is being described as larger and more prestigious than the previously chosen site. The change was made to ensure safety, comfort, and an even better experience for attendees. 

Beyond the record attempt, the festival will feature food exhibitions, cultural showcases, and live entertainment, aiming to celebrate the cultural history and pride surrounding Jollof rice in Nigeria.