Ghanaians Claim They Inspired Hilda Baci's Jollof Cookathon, Share Evidence, Nigerians React

Ghanaians Claim They Inspired Hilda Baci's Jollof Cookathon, Share Evidence, Nigerians React

  • Hilda Baci's Jollof rice cookathon in Lagos has continued to gain attention on social media
  • Ghanaians have also joined the conversation, claiming they inspired Hilda Baci to take up the challenge
  • Ghanaian netizens also provided evidence from a similar Jollof cookathon in their country as far back as 2019

A new drama appeared to be brewing between Nigerians and Ghanaians on social media following celebrity chef Hilda Baci's recently concluded Jollof rice cookathon in Lagos.

Recall that Hilda made waves online after she cooked bags of rice to set a record for the biggest pot of Jollof rice. Nigerians, including celebrities like Peller, Funke Akindele, Papaya Ex, among others, stormed Hilda's cooking venue to support her.

Ghanaians react to Hilda Baci's Jollof rice cookathon.
Ghanaians share old video from their Jollof cookathon in 2019. Credit: hildabaci
Source: Instagram

Following the conclusion of the cookathon, with videos and pictures from the venue going viral online, some Ghanaian netizens on X (formerly Twitter) boldly claimed they inspired Hilda to take up the challenge. As proof, Ghanaian netizens shared a video from a Jollof rice cookathon in their country from 2019.

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Reacting to a video from Hilda Baci's Jollof cookathon, a Ghanaian page on X wrote:

"The Biggest Ghana Jollof pot that inspired Hilda Baci to take the challenge. ⏱️ 2019."
"The pot couldn’t hold the record so e break. Congratulations Hilda Baci, we are happy you took few tips from us. Now we wait for @GWR."
Celebrity chef Hilda Baci's Jollof Cookathon becomes a debate between Nigerians and Ghanaians.
Ghanaians claim they inspired Hilda Baci's Jollof rice cookathon. Credit: hildabaci
Source: TikTok

A video, alleged to be from the Ghanaian Jollof rice cookathon, is below:

The video has led to an exchange, with Nigerian netizens clapping back at Ghanaians over their bold claims.

Jollof cookathon: Nigerians react to Ghanaians' claim

Legit.ng compiled some of the reactions that trailed the video as Nigerians defended Hilda Baci. Read the comments below:

nelo_precious said:

"Agreed you did it first but our own pot is bigger."

noviannated reacted:

"The competition isn’t about who sis it first!!!! It’s about beating the last record and wining!!!! Hilda go girl we are proud of you."

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karen_realestate_agency said:

"That Jollof porridge Hilda cook? Aah Ghana 🇬🇭 Jollof is the best in Africa! Mazi your wife is Ghanaian and you can testify to that."

pretty_tonia1_ commented:

"But it didn’t trend so they should enter back inside house."

nengiscollection said:

"Hilda pot go contain their pot,chefs and even their venue… you can’t compare where you dont compete."

flexomolola1 wrote:

"Ghana too Dey drag with us. We need buy that country or make we adopt them."

ifeanyi_jentle reacted:

"But let’s tell our self the truth ….looking from both pots this Ghana 🇬🇭 own looks very appetizing ooo."

tiana_tabansi said:

"Pot wey una conversation Dey reach each other, stick Dey touch each other, Taar."

upwardconcept1 said:

"Hilda’s pot is bigger than this. 4000 kg of rice which is approximately 200 bags of rice."

Geh Geh rates Hilda Baci's Jollof

In related news via Legit.ng, self-proclaimed financial expert Geh Geh reacted to Hilda Baci's Jollof cookathon.

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"Hilda Baci’s Jollof was quantity over quality": Geh Geh criticises chef's cookathon in viral video

Geh Geh, who criticised the massive turnout at the cooking event, slammed Hilda over her cookathon, which he claimed contributed nothing to the country.

The financial expert also rated Hilda Baci's Jollof, claiming it was quantity over quality.

Source: Legit.ng

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Olumide Alake (Entertainment Editor) Olumide Alake is a Lifestyle and Entertainment Journalist with 7 years of experience in news media. He holds an awarded certificate from the Editorial CDS during his service year. He has worked with some online media outfits notable are Naijaloaded, Jaguda, Kemifilani. Olumide bagged an award for the best exclusive article at Legit.ng and Best Entertainer Editor 2023. Contact: olumide.alake@corp.legit.ng