- Popular Nigerian chef, Hilda Baci, previously claimed Ghanaian Jollof lacked flavour, sparking social media debate
- Hilda Baci emphasized her stance on a podcast, citing a past Jollof competition and deeming Ghana’s recipes basic.
- A video emerged of Hilda Baci enjoying Ghanaian Jollof at Becca’s house, prompting her to reverse her earlier criticism.
- Hilda Baci openly admitted to savoring the dish at Becca’s home, signaling a change in her perspective.
Celebrated Nigerian chef, Hilda Baci, has recanted her earlier statement dismissing the flavour of Ghanaian Jollof rice, following a delightful culinary experience at the residence of Ghanaian artist Becca.
Baci had sparked a social media frenzy a few days ago when she asserted that Ghanaian Jollof lacked the rich and distinct flavour found in its Nigerian counterpart.
Her remarks had triggered a discussion on the contentious topic of Jollof rivalry between the two West African countries.
The renowned chef revisited the topic during a podcast discussion with other Ghanaians, where she emphasized her point by recalling a past Jollof competition between Nigeria and Ghana.
Hilda Baci had previously expressed her disappointment, asserting that Ghana’s Jollof recipes were too basic compared to the diverse and flavorful Nigerian versions.
However, a recent video circulating online has showcased Baci enjoying a plate of Jollof at Becca’s house, a Ghanaian musician married to a Nigerian man.
In the video, the chef openly admitted to eating the delicious dish and expressed her newfound appreciation for Ghanaian Jollof.
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In other news, In a recent podcast appearance alongside fellow Ghanaians, Nigerian chef Hilda Baci expressed her opinion on the popular Ghanaian dish, jollof rice, claiming that it lacks flavor.
Chef Hilda Baci, known for breaking the Guinness World Record for the longest cooking time, shared her views on Ghanaian jollof during a discussion about a past jollof competition between Nigeria and Ghana.
The chef reminisced about the competition, proudly stating that she emerged victorious, and emphasized her disappointment with the taste of the Ghanaian jollof.