An unexpected moment of chaos shook Chef Hilda Baci’s much-anticipated Guinness World Record attempt to cook the world’s largest pot of jollof rice, when the massive cooking vessel suddenly collapsed during the weighing process. The unfortunate incident occurred late into the night, after hours of non-stop cooking and preparation, just as the team was preparing to complete one of the most crucial stages of the record verification.
According to eyewitnesses, the jollof rice had already been cooked successfully, and excitement filled the air as a crane was brought in to hoist the enormous pot onto a scale for its official measurement. This weighing was intended to confirm the record-breaking feat and provide Guinness World Records with the final figures needed to validate the attempt.
However, things quickly took a dramatic turn when the pot, under immense pressure from its size and weight, gave way and collapsed midway through the lift. The loud crash sent panic through the gathered spectators, with many screaming in shock as organisers rushed to control the situation. The crane operator was immediately signaled to stop the operation to prevent further disaster, while members of the team scrambled to assess the damage.
A night of triumph takes a shocking twist
What was meant to be a moment of triumph for Baci and her team became one of suspense and uncertainty. Although no casualties were reported, the spectacle cast a cloud of doubt on whether the attempt could still be officially recognised. Videos capturing the collapse quickly spread across social media, showing the pot falling apart as stunned fans looked on. The footage has since gone viral, sparking heated debate on whether the weighing process was properly planned and executed.
Despite the setback, supporters remain hopeful that Guinness World Records will consider the attempt valid, given that the rice had already been cooked and only the weighing stage was disrupted. The collapse now raises questions about the structural design of the pot and the technical preparations made ahead of the record attempt.
Mixed reactions trail the collapse of Hilda Baci’s pot
charles_maney wrote: “So after all the hype, the pot no survive? Record don break before e even enter Guinness 🤣.”
IamMrBrain commented: “Wow, she finally broke the record.”
ChuzzyTech observed: “The pot was made of clay? At least the good thing is that the cooking itself ended well.”
MosdefNG stated: “Everyone watching the rice like it’s more important than the Guinness record itself…”
daemperor007 questioned: “This is how you know there was no engineer in their midst. How can you use just four lines to pick a pot of that size, made with that material, holding that much food?”
creatorkamdy added: “If record no break, at least pot break. I just hope this doesn’t affect her recognition sha. She’s too hardworking to be denied.”
At the moment, fans, well-wishers, and critics alike are waiting for an official statement from Guinness World Records to determine whether the mishap will disqualify the attempt or if allowances will be made. Regardless of the outcome, Hilda Baci’s determination and resilience have already won her widespread admiration.
Watch the video below …
Moment Hilda Baci’s pot brøke while they were trying to weigh it after the cooking was completed😳 pic.twitter.com/5MB03rVGok
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