The organisers of the Gino World Jollof Festival have announced a change of venue for the event, which will now be held at Eko Hotel Car Park B in Lagos on Friday, September 12, 2025.
Gino, the brand behind the highly anticipated festival, stated that the new location provides a larger and more prominent setting for the event, which will feature Chef Hilda Baci’s bold attempt to cook the World’s Largest Pot of Nigerian Jollof Rice. The spacious venue is expected to accommodate thousands of attendees, making it a major cultural and culinary celebration in the heart of Lagos.
In partnership with brand ambassador Hilda Baci, Gino aims to highlight Nigeria’s deep-rooted love for Jollof rice and its significance as a unifying cultural symbol across Africa. In addition to the record-breaking cooking attempt, the festival will include food exhibitions, cultural displays, live performances, and interactive experiences that celebrate Jollof rice as a powerful emblem of identity, unity, and tradition.
Speaking on the venue change, Marketing Director, GBfoods Nigeria, Oreoluwa Atinmo, said: “We are thrilled by the overwhelming response to the Gino World Jollof Festival, with thousands of people already registered to witness this historic moment. To accommodate this event safely and comfortably, we have moved the event to Eko Hotel Car Park B,a venue that truly reflects the scale and ambition of what we are about to achieve. This world record attempt is a celebration of Jollof, and it deserves a space that allows more people to share in the experience, enjoy the culture, and be part of an unforgettable moment in our history.”
Chef Hilda Baci on her part said: “The outpouring of love and support since we announced the attempt has been mind blowing, with thousands of people already registered to be part of this historic celebration. That is why moving to Eko Hotel Car Park B is so important; it gives us the space to welcome everyone safely and create the unforgettable experience this moment deserves. Jollof represents who we are, our culture, our togetherness, and our shared pride. With Gino, I am excited to make history, and I invite everyone to come, celebrate with us, and witness this feat of passion, food, and heritage.”
The Gino World Jollof Festival remains free to attend, with registration required via www.ginoworldjollofday.com.
With a new venue, the festival is set to be bigger, bolder, and more unifying than ever before , a landmark occasion where food, culture, and community converge in one record-breaking celebration.
