- Chef Hilda Baci announced that the giant pot used for her Guinness World Record jollof rice feat will not be sold or auctioned.
- She described it as a national treasure symbolizing history, faith, and innovation, adding that plans are underway to restore and preserve it for public display as a source of inspiration.
Guinness World Record holder and celebrity chef, Hilda Bassey, popularly known as Hilda Baci, has said the giant pot used for her record-breaking jollof rice feat will not be sold or auctioned.
At a press conference in Lagos, she revealed that many people had urged her to auction the pot but stressed it carries deeper meaning.
“Oh, you may not have heard of it. Trust me, so many people have asked about that pot. Some people want to buy it, they said we should auction it,” Hilda said.
She described the item as “a symbol of history, a symbol of faith, a symbol of innovation… it represents many things,” adding that her team plans to restore it and make it publicly accessible.
“We’re not going to sell it. We’re going to make sure that as many people as possible get to see it in its glory. You may find it one day in a museum or even on your way to work,” she stated.
Hilda recently set another Guinness World Record with the largest serving of Nigerian jollof rice, weighing 8,780kg, once again showcasing Nigeria’s cuisine on the global stage.
In other news…. Nollywood actress Amarachi Igidimbah has clarified her position on marriage after facing criticism over a recent clip featuring actor Yul Edochie.
The controversy began when Amarachi posted a video of herself meeting Yul on what appeared to be a movie set. In the footage, she praised him and jokingly told women to stay away because “he is taken.”
Sharing the clip on Instagram, Amarachi wrote:
“Odogwu! Onye m for long @yuledochie. I read this script and fell in love, then I asked who is playing this rival character and heard YUL EDOCHIE… I said, say no more Sir, I am coming because I already know it’s a hit. Always a good time on set with you Onyem, Ezigbo onye film.”
Some social media users interpreted her remarks as supporting Yul’s marriage to a second wife, Judy Austin, accusing her of promoting polygamy.
Responding to the backlash, Amarachi explained that her words were simply playful banter with Yul. She stressed that she strongly believes in monogamy and has no intention of taking sides in the actor’s family issues, noting that she “will never inherit enmity in a family war.”
“The misconception here is me saying He is Taken. Is he a Single Man? Is he not still a legally married man, what else am I supposed to respond when a married man says girls are running around him? Why are you people angry with that statement if not for your biased mindset and hungry to devour any Yul acquaintance mindset? Note that all these statements were made on cruise, vibes and hype mood, nothing serious or personal. Everybody who knows me personally knows my stance on this matter and were truly shocked to see the misinterpreted narratives flying around. I am a big advocate of 1 man 1 woman. I am big on good energy and will never celebrate another person’s pain. I repeat, Do I support what has happened to this family, CAPITAL NO! But that does not also mean that I should inherit enmity in a family war that I do not know the genesis of, or not vibe with my senior colleague,” she said.
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