Nigerian celebrity chef, Hilda Baci, has officially earned another Guinness World Record title, this time for preparing the largest-ever serving of Nigerian jollof rice. Guinness World Records (GWR) confirmed the achievement on Monday afternoon through its verified Facebook page, writing: “Congratulations on cooking up another successful record, Hilda Baci.” READ ALSO: Hilda Baci Begins Guinness …
Nigerian celebrity chef, Hilda Baci, has successfully completed her Guinness World Record attempt for the largest pot of jollof rice, drawing national and international attention to Lagos. The event, held at Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, saw the Akwa Ibom-born chef cook an enormous dish with 4,000 kilograms of basmati rice, 500 cartons …
Celebrity chef Hilda Baci has launched her latest Guinness World Record attempt, cooking the world’s largest pot of jollof rice, using an ambitious 250 bags of rice. The attempt kicked off at Eko Hotels, Lagos, before a lively crowd of fans, food lovers, and supporters. This marks another bold milestone for Hilda, who shot to …
Veteran broadcaster and actress Doyin Kukoyi has debunked rumours linking her to a secret marriage with Nollywood star Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo. Speculations began in 2022 after photos of the pair in matching outfits went viral, with Kukoyi fueling the talk by posting the images with love emojis on Instagram. READ ALSO: Nigeria …
Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has explained why he no longer maintains a constant presence on social media. Davido, Africa’s most-followed artist across social media platforms, revealed that marriage has reshaped his online activity. He made the disclosure while responding to a fan on X (formerly Twitter) who expressed concern about his …
Veteran Nollywood actor Chiwetalu Agu has dismissed rumours of his death, calling them false and misleading. The speculation stemmed from a viral post claiming he died after battling diabetes and undergoing spine surgery. But in a video shared on Instagram, Agu assured fans he is alive, healthy, and not going anywhere soon. READ ALSO: Davido: …
Nigeria has entered a new era of billionaire weddings. But instead of celebrating at home, these high-society unions are unfolding abroad, draining billions of naira out of the country. In less than three months, two major weddings, Temi Otedola’s union with Afrobeat star Mr Eazi and Davido’s marriage to Chioma Rowland, have cost a staggering …
Onyinyechi Basil, representing Anambra State, has been crowned Miss Universe Nigeria 2025, marking a proud moment for her state and the nation at large. The 25-year-old beauty queen secured the crown during the glamorous grand finale held on Saturday evening in Lagos, where she outshone 21 other contestants. She takes over the title from Chidimma …
By Esther Ososanya The Miss Universe Nigeria 2025 pageant has unveiled 22 contestants who will vie for the national crown and a chance to represent the country at the Miss Universe finals later this year. Unveiled on the competition’s website and social media platforms, the finalists showcase not just beauty but also intelligence, charisma, and …
By Esther Ososanya When Forbes released its 2025 roster of the world’s Black billionaires, Nigeria once again led Africa, but the story went deeper than the familiar names. Behind the expected heavyweight figures were several surprising entrants from tech, biotech, and hospitality whose rise defied predictions and broadened the narrative of Black wealth. Here are …
