BREAKING: Moment Hilda Baci’s Jollof Rice World Record Attempt Giant Pot Collapses Mid-Weighing [VIDEO]
What started as a festive celebration of culinary ambition turned into a moment of unexpected drama during Chef Hilda Baci’s Guinness World Record attempt for the largest pot of jollof rice.
As thousands watched in anticipation, the massive cooking pot, brimming with Nigeria’s beloved dish suddenly gave way during the crucial weighing process despite Hilda cutting down the initial 250 bags to 200 to avoid overweight.
The incident unfolded late at night after a long day of cooking. With the jollof rice freshly prepared, a crane was brought in to hoist the enormous pot onto a scale, an essential step to validate the world record attempt.
But just as the lift began, disaster struck. The pot collapsed under its own weight, halting the operation and shocking the gathered crowd.
Spectators screamed in disbelief as the spectacle shifted from triumph to turmoil. The crane operator quickly aborted the lift to prevent injuries or further damage.
A now-viral video captures the moment the pot buckled, though it leaves many asking if the jollof rice was officially weighed.
With the final measurement pending, uncertainty now clouds the Guinness World Record submission. Supporters anxiously await confirmation on whether the attempt will be officially recognized despite the technical mishap.
Still, Chef Hilda Baci remains upbeat. She took to social media to thank her sponsor Gino, the 20,000 attendees, her family, and influential supporters like Enioluwa Adeoluwa and Funke Akindele.
“This took nine months of planning and nine hours of cooking 200 bags of 20kg Basmati rice…Everyone who came will eat to their satisfaction,” she said.
Despite the setback, praise continues to pour in online, with fans applauding the vibrant color, perfect texture, and single-grain consistency of the jollof rice, qualities already making the rounds in viral clips.
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