A dramatic scene unfolded during Chef Hilda Baci’s Guinness World Record attempt to cook the largest pot of jollof rice, as the massive cooking pot unexpectedly collapsed while being lifted for weighing.

The incident occurred late at night after a full day of successful cooking. Once the jollof rice was ready, a crane was brought in to raise the gigantic pot onto a scale to determine its weight, a crucial step in validating the record attempt.

However, as the crane began the process, the pot gave way under its own weight, collapsing suddenly and sending shockwaves through the crowd.

Hilda’s smooth start turns into a dramatic twist

Fans who had gathered to cheer Baci on screamed in panic as the spectacle turned into a moment of chaos. The crane operator was immediately instructed to halt the lift to prevent further damage or injury.

A circulating video of the mishap has since gone viral online, though it does not show whether the weighing was eventually completed. This leaves uncertainty around the official submission to the Guinness World Records, as the final measurement is essential to certify the attempt.

The setback marks a tense moment in what had otherwise been a smooth and highly celebrated cookoff. Supporters now await official clarification on whether the record attempt will still be recognised despite the incident.

Reaction trailing collapse of Hilda Baci’s jollof pot

charles_maney stated: “So after all the hype, the pot no survive? Record don break before e even enter Guinness 🤣.”

IamMrBrain noted, “Wow she finally broke the record.”

ChuzzyTech opined: “The pot was made of clay? good thing is it ended well.”

MosdefNG wrote, “Everyone watching the rice like it’s more important than the Guinness record…”

daemperor007 quizzed: “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 said: “If record no break, at least pot break. I hope this doesn’t hinder her success sha. she’s a hardworking woman.”

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