TikToker Peller Reacts to Hilda Baci’s Jollof Record Attempt, Says “Nigerians Are Hungry”
Nigerian TikTok content creator, Peller, has weighed in on celebrity chef Hilda Baci’s latest Guinness World Record attempt for cooking the largest pot of jollof rice.
In a video shared on X, Peller recounted how one of his friends traveled all the way from Ikorodu to Lagos Island just to eat from the monumental jollof rice pot. To him, this wasn’t just about breaking records but a sign of the level of hunger Nigerians are currently grappling with.
“That Hilda Baci’s cooking event [made me realise] Nigerians is very hungry. E get one of my friend that time, from Ikorodu him come Hilda Baci’s cooking event, I swear to God. I said, Taiwo, your life has bended…” Peller said humorously.
His statement sparked mixed reactions online. While some laughed it off as pure content, others argued that many attendees came not out of hunger but to support Hilda and celebrate Nigerian culture.
See reactions below:
@LaughNLearnX: “Peller is just creating content. Just the transport from Ikorodu to the Island alone…”
@abusum45: “He friend dey come collect maggi. He’s not even ashamed to say it.”
@OluwaseunO17224: “If people were really hungry like that, the rice would not have lasted till the next morning.”
@Adeolabioyee: “We came there to have fun and support her. I even left with four packs of jollof rice.”
Opinion
Peller’s remarks may sound comedic, but they reflect a deeper truth: hunger and hardship are real in Nigeria. The fact that food-related events—whether it’s a record-breaking attempt or a local giveaway—attract massive crowds shows how essential food security has become to conversations around everyday survival.
Yet, it’s also worth noting that Hilda Baci’s event wasn’t just about filling bellies. It was a celebration of culture, resilience, and Nigerian pride, bringing thousands together in unity. People came not only to eat but to witness history and cheer a young woman making global headlines.
The reality? Both truths exist side by side. Nigerians are struggling, but they’re also hopeful. They find joy in moments like this, even when life is hard. Maybe that’s the true essence of the jollof pot—it wasn’t just rice, it was a symbol of togetherness in a time of difficulty.
✨ At the end of the day, a pot of jollof may not solve hunger in Nigeria, but it sure reminds us that even in tough times, food and culture have the power to unite us.
