A dramatic turn of events occurred during Chef Hilda Baci’s attempt to set a Guinness World Record for the largest pot of jollof rice, when the enormous cooking pot unexpectedly collapsed while being lifted for weighing.
The incident took place late at night, following a full day of successful preparation. After the jollof rice was ready, a crane was brought in to hoist the massive pot onto a scale a crucial step to officially verify the record attempt.
As the crane began lifting, the pot gave way under its own weight, collapsing suddenly and shocking the crowd.
Fans who had gathered to support Baci reacted with panic as the incident unfolded. The crane operator was quickly instructed to stop the lift to prevent further damage or potential injuries.
A video capturing the mishap has since gone viral online, though it remains unclear whether the weighing was eventually completed. This uncertainty leaves questions about the official Guinness World Records submission, as the final measurement is necessary for certification.
The collapse represents a tense moment in what had otherwise been a smooth and widely celebrated cooking event. Supporters now await official updates to determine whether the record attempt will still be recognized despite the setback.
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Moment Hilda Baci’s pot brøke while they were trying to weigh it after the cooking was completed😳 pic.twitter.com/5MB03rVGok
— CHUKS 🍥 (@ChuksEricE) September 13, 2025
Netizens Reactions
@charles_maney: “So after all the hype, the pot no survive? Record don break before e even enter Guinness 🤣.”
@IamMrBrain, “Wow she finally broke the record.”
@ChuzzyTech: “The pot was made of clay? good thing is it ended well.”
@MosdefNG, “Everyone watching the rice like it’s more important than the Guinness record…”
@daemperor007: “This is how you know there was no engineer in their midst. You want to use just four lines to pick a pot of that width, made out of that material, with that weight of food in it?”
@creatorkamdy: “If record no break, at least pot break. I hope this doesn’t hinder her success sha. she’s a hardworking woman.”