Several videos have surfaced showing the moment Hilda Baci’sgigantic pot broke while attempts were being made to weigh it. On Friday, the celebrity chef began her record attempt tocook the largest pot of Nigerian jollof rice shortly after 3 pm at Eko Hotelsand Suites in Lagos. The feat was carried out in a custom-built pot measuring sixmeters wide, which took a 300-member culinary team two months to make. For the record, Baci used a recipe including 4,000kg of rice(200 bags), 500 cartons of tomato paste, and 600kg of onions while more than2,000 people were present to cheer and taste the record-breaking jollof. By 2 am, the jollof was ready. But as required by theGuinness World Records (GWR), the pot had to be weighed after preparation. When a caterpillar hoisted the massive cauldron, it squeezedon one side, causing the lid to shift and sparking panic in the crowd. The moment left Baci visibly distressed as she circled thepot, watching anxiously while workers struggled to steady the weighing process. Moment Hilda Baci’s pot brøke while they were trying to weigh it after the cooking was completed🙆♀️😳(Basmati Guinness World Record Funke Akindele Obi of Lagos Chef Dammy) pic.twitter.com/DcDXfPW1gZ— Oxygist (@oxygist) September 13, 2025 It remains unclear if the pot was successfully measured. However, it remains to be seen if the pot was eventuallymeasured. The event was attended by celebrities and dignitaries,including Funke Akindele, Oba Oniru’s wife, and the Ogun State first lady. It had earlier been described as a vibrant festival ofNigerian culture, music, and community spirit.
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