A tragic scene unfolded during celebrity chef Hilda Baci’s Guinness World Record attempt to cook the largest pot of jollof rice, as the massive cooking pot unexpectedly collapsed while being lifted for weighing.
The incident occurred late at night, following a full day of excellent cooking. Once the jollof rice was done, a crane was sent in to lift the massive pot onto a scale to determine its weight, which was an important step in confirming the record attempt.
However, when the crane began the operation, the pot buckled under its own weight, collapsing unexpectedly and sending shockwaves through the audience.
Fans who had gathered to cheer Baci on yelled in horror as the spectacle devolved into chaos. The crane operator was immediately directed to stop the lift to avoid further damage or injury.
A video of the incident has subsequently become popular online; however, it does not reveal whether the weighing was ever completed.
This creates confusion about the official submission to Guinness World Records, as the final measurement is required to confirm the effort.
The setback is a difficult moment in what has otherwise been a flawless and widely lauded cook-off.
Supporters are now waiting for official confirmation on whether the record attempt will still be accepted despite the tragedy.
