LAGOS SEPTEMBER 13TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Guinness World Record holder, Hilda Baci’s bid to cook the world’s largest pot of Nigerian Jollof rice took a dramatic turn on Friday night when the giant pot collapsed during weighing in Lagos.
The free event, tagged ‘Gino World Jollof Festival with Hilda Baci’, kicked off on Friday at Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos.
Hilda announced earlier that over 20,000 participants had registered, with fans and celebrities already thronging the venue.
Long queues formed outside as attendees verified their registrations, while security tried to control the surging crowd.
The giant custom-made pot measures six metres wide and six metres tall, with a capacity of 22,619 litres.
Initially, Hilda planned to use 5,000 kilogrammes of raw basmati rice, about 250 bags.
However, due to weighing challenges, she said she reduced it to 4,000 kilogrammes, or 200 bags.
A crane had been deployed to lift the pot onto a scale for official verification, but it gave way under its own weight, sending spectators into panic.
Videos of the incident went viral on social media.
Event staff immediately halted operations to ensure safety. It was not clear at press time whether the weighing was completed.
Hilda’s team, however, expressed optimism that the record attempt would still be recognized.
“We are reviewing the footage and the process. Safety was our priority, and the record attempt will proceed for certification,” a representative said.
The event drew thousands of fans and celebrities, including actress Funke Akindele and musician Falz.
Hilda rose to prominence in 2023 after breaking the Guinness World Record for the longest cooking marathon, cooking for over 93 hours in Lagos.
The feat turned her into a national sensation and earned global recognition.
DailyTrust
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