- Hilda Baci’s attempt to cook the biggest pot of Nigerian Jollof rice is beginning to gain attention on social media
- According to reports, videos, and pictures online, Nigerians in large numbers have shown up at Hilda Baci’s cooking event to support her
- The massive turnout has ignited reactions, with many comparing it to Pastor Adeboye’s-led RCCG convention
A new cookathon hosted by Nigerian chef and former Guinness World Record holder Hilda Baci has caused a stir on social media over the number of people who showed up to support her.
TheTalk.NG recalls reporting that Hilda Baci commenced her attempt to cook the biggest pot of Nigerian Jollof rice ever, set to commemorate World Jollof Day on Friday, September 12.
Hilda Baci’s cookathon compared with RCCG Convention.
Credit: hildabaci/rccgconvention.Source: Instagram
Hilda, who will be cooking 250 bags of raw rice to make the biggest pot of Nigerian Jollof, went live to show the world.
Recall that TheTalk.NG reported Pastor Bolaji of Harvester’s Church was spotted praying for her before she began, while one of her male friends, Enioluwa, was also seen giving her flowers.
However, new videos and pictures that have surfaced on social media show the massive turnout from Nigerians to support Hilda.
People show up at Hilda Baci’s cookathon in Lagos.
Credit: hildabaciSource: Instagram
According to reports, over 20,000 people registered to come witness Hilda Baci attempt her record-breaking Jollof rice at Eko Hotel, Lagos.
Below are trending pictures from Hilda Baci‘s cooking event in Lagos:
Reactions trail turnout at Hilda Baci’s event
Reacting, some netizens compared the massive turnout to Pastor Adeboye’s RCCG year convention.
TheTalk.NG compiled some of the reactions, read them below:
ABDUL_3004 said:
“See people at Hilda baci event, Nobody is dragging them that they don’t have a job. But if na RCCG convention una go Dey talk say na jobless people full there.”
saula_tobiloba said:
“It’s the hypocrisy for me. Nobody is talking about how this gathering is so unnecessary because it’s not a religious gathering. They always want to scapegoat Christians every time.”
EjanlaOfnaija said:
“RCCG convention no get free Jollof rice that’s d difference..,, people go to where they can see food to eat.”
fw_alexagain reacted:
“Hilda baci own is worth it, theres nothing bigger dsn breaking a Gunness world record Nothing.”
Favelaman_010 reacted:
“Na jobless people wan pay 15k for gate fee at Hilda baci event? You and RCCG convention operator Dey craze!”
shittad_ wrote:
“Them don go pay tithe and offering na. Na plate of food most of them go find.”
Pson419 said:
“Baba rest , RCCG dey share food?”
Clems_Andy commented:
“The people at Hilda Baci event went to eat free jollof rice, the ones at RCCG went to fall under anointing and pay tithe. They are not the same. Either way the both groups are not serious people.”
ore_popoola said:
“Hilda Baci event / RCCG event they are both the same thing if you give them free jollof rice they go still chop, both of them jobless people dey there.”
Clips of seasoning for Hilda’s cookathon trends
TheTalk.NG previously reported that ingredients for Hilda Baci’s biggest pot of jollof rice landed at the venue.
A video showed the cartons of spices, tomato paste, and seasoning Hilda Baci would use to cook her biggest pot of jollof rice.
Online users were amazed at the ingredients and excited about the cooking event.
Source: TheTalk.NG
