An attendee at Chef Hilda Baci’s Guinness World Record attempt for the largest pot of jollof rice has sparked mixed reactions online after sharing a less-than-pleased review of the historic feast.

The cook-off, which began on Friday at Eko Hotels and Suites in Lagos, featured the preparation of 200 bags of rice slightly fewer than the 250 bags earlier announced. The atmosphere was festive, drawing over 20,000 guests, though the event faced a few setbacks, including the dramatic collapse of the massive pot during its weighing.

By Saturday morning, servings of the record-breaking jollof were handed out to eager attendees. However, a viral clip captured one young man’s underwhelming experience. In the video, he first complained about not receiving a spoon. After finally tasting the rice, his expression instantly changed, and without saying a word, he walked away from the camera—leaving viewers to assume the dish did not meet his expectations.

The footage quickly circulated across social media, triggering a wave of jokes and debates. While some users argued that preparing food on such a large scale was bound to affect taste, others maintained that Chef Baci’s effort alone was commendable, regardless of how the rice turned out.

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@easyreadlegal, “There was no way they would get the accurate measurements but the effort and the vision behind it.”

richard.f.gaye: “Is not about the taste but about the hours she spend on cooking.”

@gh_nsempii: “Why do people waste their time to hype someone who can’t cook.. and who in Gods name gave her that chef title. From day one she started that her cooking thing I knew she wasn’t good. See Jollof like gravels.”

@zainylee, “The jollof was tasty and sweet yall should rest with the crazy narrative.”