What was meant to be a triumphant moment during Chef Hilda Baci’s Guinness World Record attempt to cook the largest pot of jollof rice turned dramatic when the massive cooking pot suddenly gave way while being lifted for weighing.
The incident happened late at night after a full day of successful cooking. With the rice ready, a crane was brought in to hoist the giant pot onto a scale — a crucial step in certifying the record. But midway through the process, the pot collapsed under its own weight, leaving onlookers stunned.
Fans who had gathered to witness the spectacle screamed in shock as the crane operator was quickly ordered to halt the lift to prevent injuries or further damage.
A video of the collapse has since gone viral, but it remains unclear from the footage whether the weighing was eventually completed. This uncertainty has left many wondering if the record attempt will be validated, as the final measurement is key to Guinness World Records’ approval.
The mishap came after what had largely been a smooth and well-celebrated cookathon, heightening tension around the outcome of the attempt.
Social Media Reactions
The incident sparked a wave of reactions online.
charles_maney wrote: “So after all the hype, the pot no survive? Record don break before e even enter Guinness ????.”
IamMrBrain added: “Wow she finally broke the record.”
ChuzzyTech commented: “The pot was made of clay? good thing is it ended well.”
MosdefNG remarked: “Everyone watching the rice like it’s more important than the Guinness record…”
daemperor007 questioned the handling of the process: “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, however, praised Baci’s resilience: “If record no break, at least pot break. I hope this doesn’t hinder her success sha. she’s a hardworking woman.”
