Hilda Baci’s giant jollof pot collapses during record attempt

Drama unfolded during Hilda Baci’s Guinness World Record attempt for the largest pot of jollof rice.

The massive pot unexpectedly collapsed while being lifted for weighing at the Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos.

Fortunately, no injuries were reported.

The incident occurred after a full day of successful preparation and cooking, with thousands of attendees and celebrities in attendance.

Hilda Baci had aimed to cook 4,000 kilograms of rice, enough to feed over 20,000 people. The cooking process took almost nine hours and the event was the culmination of nearly a year of planning.

The event was described as a festival of Nigerian jollof, celebrating West African food, music, and culture.

The collapse of the pot has raised questions about whether the record attempt will be recognised by Guinness World Records as the final measurement is crucial for certification.