Science or Juju?’: Video as man uses plastic kettle to boil eggs and herbs on hot charcoal without burning
‘Science or Juju?’: Video as man uses plastic kettle to boil eggs and herbs on hot charcoal without burning
A viral video circulating online shows a man using a plastic kettle to boil eggs and herbs directly over hot charcoal without the kettle melting or getting damaged.
In the clip, many viewers expected the plastic to melt due to the intense heat from the charcoal. However, the kettle remained intact while the eggs and herbs were successfully cooked, leaving many people surprised.
Following the video, several social media users speculated that the act was linked to supernatural powers “Juju” with some referring to it as “Asiri Fathia.”
However, the clip captured the attention of influencer Arojinle, who has a Master’s Degree in Bichemistry.
The influencer remakes the video by using another plastic kettle to boil eggs and herbs on hot charcoal without burning, stressing that it is not Juju but science that part that deals with heat transfer (Physics).
Influencer Arojinle wrote, “I explained the science behind this video on Facebook, IG and Tiktok this morning. I explained that there’s no juju or witchcraft or spiritual forces behind it. Many abused me and told me to recreate it.”
I explained the science behind this video on Facebook, IG and Tiktok this morning. I explained that there’s no juju or witchcraft or spiritual forces behind it. Many abused me and told me to recreate it pic.twitter.com/wWT2I6AZOe
— Arojinle (@arojinle1) February 14, 2026
He added, “I boiled water in a plastic kettle, like you asked. Evidence dey!”
Watch the video below;
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A post shared by Arojinle Ronusiidaadaao (@arojinle1)
Reacting, an online user identifed as @Darablaqie, who was still doubtfu,l said, “Kindly enlighten us. How is this even possible?”
Responding Arojinle said, “It’s just science, as long as water is in that kettle it will not melt because the water absolves the heat and the temperature of the plastic stays close to the water temperature so it doesn’t reach melting point. Once the kettle is empty, then the kettle melts.”
Influencer Arojinle further went ahead to share clips of other people who have tried what he said and confirmed that it is science not Juju. Watch below;
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A post shared by Arojinle Ronusiidaadaao (@arojinle1)
Checkout social media reactions below;
olamix999 commented, “Asiri Fathia ti tu 😢. Many people pay thousands of naira to those Alfa cuz of this trick.”
@MaziiObi remarked, “It’s just the simple science of heat transfer. The plastic will not melt because it has a higher melting point than the water’s boiling point. The water absorbs the heat, evaporates when it reaches its boiling point, and prevents the plastic from melting. If the water dries up, the plastic will instantly melt.”
oluwafisayomiii wrote, “You see where education comes in. Some of us don’t even know this before until he explains, but some still keep arguing even in their ignorance…@arojinle1 thanks for feeding us with good content always..#abigfan.”
real_dj_j1 uttered, “I dey see people asking will it work on Gas cooker.. Make una go open una pikin elementary science book or elementary physics textbook by PN Okeke and read about Thermoset and Thermoplast plastic and the level of heat they can withstand before melting especially when water is involved. E lo ka iwe awon omo yin… Bye bye oo.”
magnm.majestiq shared, “Pipu wey dey ask to use Gas, dem cvrse una own family to do research?! Make una too try am con give us feedback na.”
@Kingkuti_ reacted, “This is just heat transfer. It will not burn cause there’s water in the kettle which will only boil to 100 degrees keeping the plastic safe The plastic can’t reach its melting point which is 130-260 degrees Na just normal science.”
In conclusion, the viral plastic kettle experiment highlights how easily unusual visuals can be mistaken for supernatural activity when, in reality, science provides clear explanations. The demonstration and breakdown by Arojinle helped shift the conversation from “juju” speculation to basic heat transfer principles, reinforcing the importance of science education and critical thinking when interpreting viral content.
So, the bigger question now is: Are viral internet moments making people more curious about science, or more likely to jump to supernatural conclusions first? Kindly share your thoughts via the comment section below.
