A lighthearted story about a friend’s long journey for a plate of food sparks a deeper conversation about the cost of living.
TikTok personality known as Peller has shared a humorous yet pointed story about celebrity chef Hilda Baci’s latest Guinness World Record attempt, using it to comment on the current economic climate in Nigeria.
Peller recounted that a close friend of his made an extraordinary journey just to get a taste of the jollof rice at the event. “E get one of my friend that time, from Ikorodu him come Hilda Baci’s cooking event, I swear to God,” Peller said in a video.
The trip from Ikorodu to Lagos Island is a significant commute, often taking hours in Lagos’s notorious traffic. Peller saw this dedication not just as support for Hilda Baci, but as a sign of the times. He joked with his friend, named Taiwo, saying, “I said, Taiwo, your life has bended.”
While his tone was playful, the underlying message was clear. Peller stated directly, “That Hilda Baci’s cooking event [made me realise] Nigerians is very hungry.” He suggested that the large crowds that gathered for the event were driven not only by celebrity admiration but also by the need for a good meal amidst rising food prices and economic hardship.
The video has resonated with many online, sparking a mix of laughter and agreement from Nigerians who found truth in his candid observation. The event itself, aimed at breaking the record for the largest pot of jollof rice, inadvertently became a backdrop for a national conversation about hunger and resilience.
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