In a shocking turn of events at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos, the monolithic pot used by Nigerian celebrity chef Hilda Baci in an effort to prepare the world’s biggest pot of jollof rice exploded when organisers, reports say, were trying to weigh it.
The accident, which occurred very early Saturday morning, took eyewitnesses by surprise when the pot burst under the heavy weight of the rice. Fortunately, the food was not affected despite the accident.
Baci, who gained international fame following the record-breaking Guinness World Record of longest cooking marathon in 2023, is now a symbol of Nigerian resilience, intelligence, and culinary pride. Her new undertaking is focused on immortalizing Nigeria’s most beloved jollof rice on the Guinness World Records website.
The event had earlier drawn a large crowd of celebrities, influencers, and food enthusiasts, who rallied in support of Baci’s cultural showcase. Although the pot’s unexpected collapse briefly disrupted the proceedings, the mood quickly shifted back to celebration, with many hailing the feat as another remarkable chapter in her inspiring journey.
