Guinness World Record-breaking chef, Hilda Bassey, popularly known as Hilda Baci, has clarified that the giant pot used during her historic cooking marathon will not be put up for sale or auction.
Speaking at a press briefing held on Saturday at Gino Nigeria’s office in Lagos, Hilda explained that the pot represents far more than just cookware, describing it as a national treasure and a global emblem.
“Oh, you may not have heard of it. Oh, trust me, so many people have asked about that pot. Some people want to buy it, they said we should auction it,” she revealed.
The celebrity chef highlighted that the pot carries deep significance, standing as a mark of history, faith, and creativity.
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“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 said.
Looking ahead, Hilda stated that the pot will be preserved so future generations can connect with its legacy.
“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 stressed.
Hilda added that the pot would later be restored to its original look and placed on display for the public.
“We’re not going to sell it. We’re going to make sure that as many people as possible get to see it in its glory.
“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,” she concluded.
