Several videos have surfaced showing the moment Hilda Baci’s gigantic pot broke while attempts were being made to weigh it.
On Friday, the celebrity chef began her record attempt to
cook the largest pot of Nigerian jollof rice shortly after 3 pm at Eko Hotels
and Suites in Lagos.
The feat was carried out in a custom-built pot measuring six
meters 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 than
2,000 people were present to cheer and taste the record-breaking jollof.
By 2 am, the jollof was ready. But as required by the
Guinness World Records (GWR), the pot had to be weighed after preparation.
When a caterpillar hoisted the massive cauldron, it squeezed
on one side, causing the lid to shift and sparking panic in the crowd.
The moment left Baci visibly distressed as she circled the
pot, 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🙆♀️😳
— Oxygist (@oxygist) September 13, 2025
(Basmati Guinness World Record Funke Akindele Obi of Lagos Chef Dammy) pic.twitter.com/DcDXfPW1gZ
It remains unclear if the pot was successfully measured.
However, it remains to be seen if the pot was eventually
measured.
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 of
Nigerian culture, music, and community spirit.
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