Pastor Bolaji Idowu Shares How Hilda Baci’s Story Mirrors Christ’s Values, Video Ignites Debate
- A video of Pastor Bolaji Idowu speaking about Hilda Baci during her Jollof cookathon in Lagos surfaced online
- The Nigerian pastor shared why Hilda Baci is a shining example of Christian values as he praised her
- Pastor Bolaji Idowu's comment about Hilda Baci, however, did not sit well with many netizens, who shared their opinions
Pastor Bolaji Idowu of Harvesters International Christian Centre described celebrity chef Hilda Baci as a good example of Christian values.
The Nigerian clergy, who was present at Hilda Baci's recently concluded Jollof cookathon where he prayed for her, praised her resilience and determination while speaking with the press.
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“What I feel is that she is demonstrating the values of Christ, because ‘I can do all things through Christ and all things are possible.''
“I love her story because Hilda reminds me that despite your background, pains, trauma, and limitations, you can do the impossible if you believe,” he said.
He added that Hilda’s story was a source of inspiration to women across the world.
In related news, Legit.ng reported that Hilda Baci broke the Guinness World Record for the largest Nigerian Jollof and updated her Instagram bio after her recent achievement.
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Hilda set a new world record for the largest serving of Nigerian Jollof rice, weighing 8,780 kilograms (19,356 lb 9 oz).
In 2023, she became a national sensation when she claimed the world cooking marathon record, an exhausting 93 hours and 11 minutes. The record was later surpassed by Irish chef Alan Fisher.
The video of Pastor Bolaji Idowu speaking about Hilda Baci is below:
Reactions trail Pastor Bolaji's comment on Hilda Baci
The cleric's comment stirred reactions as netizens criticised him for comparing Hilda Baci to Christ over her Jollof cookathon.
Legit.ng compiled some of the comments. Read them below:
OgbugaJ said:
"Jesus fed 5 thousand people, Hilda fed 20,000 people."
SuperChims1 reacted:
"Nonsense. Who be this one."
Sneakyblings reacted:
"Police protected largest pot of jollof rice than Nigerians. Pastor sef show face for largest pot but ignored the millions of Christians being killed in Nigeria. No be lie o, e go really hard for nigeria to make it but it is not impossible."
Urhiemefe_ said:
"Lol. Abeg abeg Wetin bring Christ enter this matter
peace_olaleru said:
"She's doing well for herself, we know that. Wetin concern Jesus with a big pot of jollof rice?"
EfunnugaAdeboye reacted:
"The values of the Lord Jesus are clearly spelt out in the scriptures. When it comes to meat or food, this what Paul said: 1 Co 6:13 KJV Meats for the belly, and the belly for meats: but God shall destroy both it and them. Man shall not live by bread alone.."
NASS_NG said:
"She didn't demonstrate any value of Christ here, she simply cooked to break record (Take Glory for herself). Will she cook that quantity of rice and throw it away? If she does that, it'll disqualify her search for glory, hence she must share the food (no other option)."
Hilda Baci's feat deserves praise
Reacting, a Christian, Tobi Emmanuel, shared his take about Pastor Bolaji Idowu's comment.
"Hilda Baci deserves applause, but the cleric could have done so without involving Christ," he said.
Hilda Baci's team responds to backlash
Legit.ng previously reported that Hilda Baci's team shared evidence that they thoroughly washed the bags of rice used during her Jollof rice cookathon.
This was after the public concerns over clips showing her team pouring rice from the sacks straight into the big cooking pot.
The video shared by Hilda's team cleared the doubt about the rice used at Hilda Baci's cookathon.
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