Dan Bello Criticises Hilda Baci’s Jollof Rice Cook-off, Says Other Countries Celebrate Science, Tech

• A Nigerian man, Dan Bello, criticised Hilda Baci’s record-breaking jollof rice cook-off as he compared Nigeria to other countries
• He noted that while other countries were celebrating science and tech, Nigerians were celebrating jollof rice
• What he said caught people’s attention and sparked mixed reactions, as some countered his stance

A Nigerian man, Dan Bello, has mocked Hilda Baci’s record-breaking attempt to cook the largest pot of jollof rice in the world.

She had announced online that she would be attempting to make history by cooking the largest pot of jollof rice ever.

The event was set for September 12, 2025, at Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos State.

Man mocks Hilda Baci’s jollof rice cook-off

On his X page, @BelloGaladanchi, the man compared Nigeria with other countries in terms of achievements.

He said in her post:

"Nigeria has finally found its true destiny: not in satellites, not in science, not in industry—but in a big steaming pot of Guinness-certified rice. While other nations are busy cracking nuclear fusion and inventing AI that can write symphonies, our heroes are sweating over bags most likely imported from Thailand and stove made in China, to break the record for “Biggest Cooking of Jellof Rice.”

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"The government is furious. Not because they hate rice—after all, rice is their official campaign promise and retirement package—but because the cooked rice is being given freely to hungry citizens. And how dare you? How dare you fill the stomachs of the poor when hunger is the government’s number one instrument of policy! If people stop being hungry, who will clap for bags of rice during elections?

"Kudos to the 100% Nigerian invented hunger. The crowd cheers as if the discovery of electricity has just happened in Nigeria. “World record!” they scream, as though the rice itself has defeated poverty."

See his tweet below:

Reactions trail man's reaction to Hilda's cook-off

@AyoBankole

"For the first time, I disagree with Dan Bello. Same can be said of you that while youths of other countries are leading ground breaking inventions in industry and science, our youths are busy making videos on TikTok and writing long threads to criticize govt. But no, we don't say that, we cheer you on and celebrate your creativity. Hilda Baci is a chef. It's perfectly fine for her to aspire to break whatever records and achieve whatever feat she deems fit in her career. It doesn't stop others in science from pursuing their aspirations too. As Hilda is doing hers, hundreds of young people are building in technology and industry and yes even science."

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@Klv11802085 said:

"Instead of criticising, why not do something that innovative too in tech for the whole Nigeria to see. Set example for others to follow up too, then changes will be made."

@Engr_OV said:

"From the videos of Hilda Baci’s big jollof pot challenge, I see nothing wrong with politicians calling Nigerian youths lazy. Over 20,000 gathered for rice, some till 5am. Honestly, it feels like youths are under a serious spell. Tufiakwa!"

Source: Legit.ng