Nigerian celebrity chef Hilda Baci has taken to the streets of Lagos to share hundreds of plates of food with people following her public appeal to ensure that her massive cooking effort does not go to waste.
The distribution comes after Hilda attempted to set a Guinness World Record for cooking the largest pot of Nigerian-style jollof rice ever.
The event, held on September 12, 2025, at Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos, drew food enthusiasts, celebrities, and dignitaries, including Nollywood actress Funke Akindele, dancer Kaffy, and Ogun State First Lady Bamidele Abiodun.
In a video posted on TikTok by @lwd_nni, her team was seen distributing the food to members of the public.
The caption revealed that while some portions had already been served, a large quantity was later moved to Gbagada to prevent wastage.
The caption read: “The jollof rice from the largest pot has been shared on the streets of Lagos. The rest has been moved to Gbagada. If you’re around, stop by and get your share so it doesn’t waste.”
Hilda Baci Appeals to the Public
“There is food, pls you guys come and get to food, it’s a lot and I can’t waste it. Pls the food is good, you come with your cooler. We still have so much food even with all the package, there is still much food. The venue is Eko Hotels and I won’t leave this place until everybody in Lagos taste this food.”
Mixed Reactions from Netizens
While many praised the chef for sharing the food with the public, others raised questions about the choice of distribution points and whether the process was well managed. Some social media reactions included:
@Horlamilekan said: “Y’all should stop praising her if not because of the record she’s pursuing she won’t even think of doing that also.”
@Kuddah said: “Honestly she supposed took some of the food to the prisoners.”
@D A M £ Q said: “If she cooked on the mainland she for no beg anyone to come eat… na that eko hotel cause came. the location no follow.”
@Johnson said: “Fantastic. Good job. FGN should contract her to cook in every States once a month, to share to the poor!!!”
@Eguono Love said: “Nigeria should be very proud of Hilda. I love how her hard word and passion for her craft helps others, whether that be creating jobs or sharing free food plus bringing Nigerians together. I am already looking forward to the next cooking challenge!”
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