“Are You Serious?”: Sista Afia Descends On Hilda Baci For Saying Ghanaian Jollof Lacks Flavour

“Are You Serious?”: Sista Afia Descends On Hilda Baci For Saying Ghanaian Jollof Lacks Flavour

  • Singer Sista Afia has weighed in on the Ghana-Nigeria Jollof debate after Nigerian chef Hilda Baci claimed Ghana's version lacked flavour
  • The singer questioned whether the former Guinness World Record holder for marathon cooking was genuine about her claims
  • Sista Afia's heartfelt post in which she aired her displeasure and questioned Hilda Baci's taste buds drew comments

Ghanaian singer Sista Afia, born Francisca Gawugah, has waded into the Ghana-Nigeria Jollof debate after Nigerian chef Hilda Baci sparked controversy about the best version.

It comes after Hilda Baci claimed that, having tasted Ghanaian Jollof, it lacked the flavour and quality of Nigerian Jollof.

Photos of Sista Afia and Hilda Baci.
Photo credit: @sista_afia.
Sista Afia descends on Hilda Baci over chef's claim Ghana Jollof lacks flavour. Photo credit: sista.afia/hildabaci/@EvianaGh (X).
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The singer asked if the former Guinness World Record holder for marathon cooking was serious about her remarks.

"Girl, I love and admire your work from afar, but Ghana Jollof has no flavour. Are you serious? Cmon now, who cooked it for u?" Sista Afia posted on X (Twitter) on Friday, November 24.

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Aside from the singer, many Ghanaians have taken to social media to vent their spleen over Hilda Baci's comments about Ghana Jollof.

See Sista Afia's post below:

How fans reacted to the singer's post

Many agreed with Sista Afia's message to Hilda Baci. Legit.ng compiled some below:

@GhKwabenah indicated:

Queen invite her mk she come over.

@Dreamchaser1017 commented:

She went to the kiddie's Dema party bi ntia.

@ariziedennis1 indicated:

The person who represented Ghana on our behalf to cook for her don show us down, @sista_afia.

How Hilda Baci stormed Guinness World Records Headquarters

Meanwhile, Legit.ng earlier reported that Hilda Baci visited the Guinness World Records international headquarters in London, the United Kingdom.

Staff members at the world record body were excited to see her, and they all gave her a warm reception.

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Hilda shared a video capturing her on her way to the GWR headquarters and her experience. She received warm handshake and hugs as she chatted excitedly with staff, who seemed pleased to have her physically at the office.

Hilda became a world record holder for the longest cooking marathon by an individual after cooking for 93 hours and 11 minutes in May 2023.

Source: YEN.com.gh

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Nkem Ikeke (Copy editor) Nkem Ikeke is currently a copy editor who also writes for the politics and current affairs desk on weekends. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication degree from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (2010), and has over 10 years of work experience in the media industry (Reporter, News Agency of Nigeria). Email: n.ikeke@corp.legit.ng

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Taiwo Owolawi (Entertainment Editor) Taiwo Owolawi is an entertainment and lifestyle journalist with four years of work experience at Legit.ng. She graduated from Osun State University with a degree in English and International Studies in 2016. She has also moved on to pursue courses in Public Relations and Copywriting. Taiwo emerged as Legit.ng's Best Entertainment Editor in 2022. Contact: taiwo.owolawi@corp.legit.ng.