“If Record No Break, at Least Pot Break” – Fans React After Hilda Baci’s Guinness Record Jollof Pot Collapses

 

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A dramatic twist shook Chef Hilda Baci’s Guinness World Record attempt for the largest pot of jollof rice when the massive cooking pot unexpectedly collapsed during the weighing stage.

The incident occurred late at night after hours of seamless preparation. Once the jollof rice was fully cooked, a crane was deployed to lift the enormous pot onto a scale for the official Guinness verification. But midway through the process, the pot gave way under its own heavy load, crashing down and leaving the crowd in shock.

Eyewitnesses described the moment as tense. Supporters, who had gathered in excitement, reacted with panic before the crane operator was ordered to halt the lift to avoid further damage or possible injuries.

A viral video of the collapse has sparked widespread debate online. What remains uncertain, however, is whether the final weighing was successfully completed—a crucial step required before Guinness World Records can confirm the feat.

While the unfortunate collapse created a cloud of uncertainty, it did not overshadow the immense effort and celebratory atmosphere of the cooking marathon, which had been praised nationwide. Fans continue to await an official update on whether the record attempt will be recognized despite the setback.

Social Media 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.”

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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

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