Hilda Baci's Team Clears Air: Rice Washed for Jollof Cookathon Amid Backlash

A video emerged showing Hilda Baci's team washing rice used in a Jollof cookathon after backlash over concerns of unwashed rice being used. The clip, shared on social media, revealed the team washing and rebagging the rice before cooking.

Hilda Baci had announced plans to cook 250 bags of rice, and the video aimed to clear doubts about the rice's cleanliness. The behind-the-scenes footage showed the team carefully preparing the rice for the cookathon in Lagos.

Netizens reacted positively to the clarification, with comments expressing relief and appreciation for the transparency in the cooking process.