If you thought breaking records came without drama, think again. Nigeria’s superstar chef, Hilda Baci, shocked fans yesterday after her giant pot of jollof rice suddenly collapsed during her Guinness World Record attempt.
According to people at the venue, the pot broke down just as officials were preparing to weigh it. Some said the container overheated after hours of fire, while others believe the weight of the food was simply too much for the metal to handle.
The scene left many gasping, but Hilda, who became a household name after her 2023 cook-a-thon, didn’t panic. Instead, she brushed it off and kept the crowd’s energy high—a move that won her even more respect.
Moment Hilda Baci’s pot brøke while they were trying to weigh it after the cooking was completed
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Fans React Online
It didn’t take long before “Hilda Baci pot breaks” was trending across social media. While some Nigerians turned the incident into jokes and memes, others defended her, saying the broken pot should not distract from her achievement.
One Facebook user wrote: “Pot fit break, but Hilda’s spirit no go break. She’s still making history for us.”
What’s Next for the Record?
The big question now is whether this accident will affect the Guinness World Records certification. Officials have not released a statement yet, but fans are hopeful that the setback won’t cancel her effort.
For many Nigerians, the pot breaking is just part of the story. The real headline is Hilda’s courage and consistency in putting Nigeria’s food culture on the world stage.
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