Video: Why I won’t sell my record-breaking jollof pot — Hilda Baci

Why I won’t sell my record-breaking jollof pot — Hilda Baci

Abdullateef Fowewe

Hilda Bassey, known as Hilda Baci and a holder of a Guinness World Record, announced that the large pot used during her historic achievement will not be sold or auctioned off.

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At a press conference held at the Gino Nigeria office in Lagos, she emphasised that the pot has transformed into more than just a cooking utensil, calling it a symbol of national and global significance.

“Oh, you may not know this, but many have inquired about that pot. Some are interested in purchasing it, suggesting we should auction it,” she shared with the media.

Hilda elaborated that the pot embodies history, faith, and innovation, pointing out the tremendous effort that went into its creation.

“That (pot) is a symbol of a lot of beautiful things. It’s a symbol of history. It’s a symbol of faith. It’s a symbol of innovation. Because, trust me, the process of putting that pot together, you know, it’s a symbol of many things,” she noted.

She expressed her desire for the pot to continue to inspire people for many years to come along with her team.

“I think we agree that this is something that we want 10 years from now, 20 years from now, for people to still be able to see and point to.

“I think that was the biggest pot of jollof rice in Nigeria. In the world, not just Nigeria, because it’s been established for the first time.

“I mean, right now, I can tell you we’re definitely not going to auction it,” she noted.

The record-breaking chef revealed that the pot would eventually be restored to its original form and displayed for public viewing.

“And you’re probably going to ask me, are you going to keep it in that shape? No, We’re going to put it back in a form that it originally was. And, I don’t know, you’ll find it maybe on your way to work or in a museum somewhere,” Baci said.

Hilda set a new Guinness World Record for the largest serving of Nigerian-style jollof rice, weighing 8,780 kilogrammes (19,356 lb 9 oz).