Nigerian celebrity chef, Hilda Baci, has reacted to claims that her relationship with her partner, Damilola Akinwunmi, popularly known as Dapper, contributed to her success.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The popular chef expressed concern over the tendency to attribute the achievements of successful women to the men they are dating or married to.

Baci made this known during an interview with Goldmyne TV, where she explained that although such comments do not always make her angry, she finds them upsetting.

According to her, being in a relationship should not give people a reason to question a woman’s abilities or undermine her personal achievements.

She stressed that women deserve recognition for their hard work and individual efforts, regardless of their relationship status.

Speaking during the interview, Baci said: “It is sometimes upsetting but I think that it just goes to show where we are as people and what the mindset is.

“That’s why I’m so intentional about putting in so much effort in representing myself, representing women and just giving more women an opportunity to do better for themselves as well.”

Hilda Baci is in a relationship with Nigerian music executive and entrepreneur Dapper, the founder of Dapper Group.

The couple have been together since before Baci gained international recognition in May 2023, following her achievement of breaking the Guinness World Record for the longest cooking marathon by an individual.

Nollywood actress Laide Bakare has opened up about her experiences in two failed marriages during an interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Speaking about her first marriage, Bakare said she had hoped to build a family with a man who would support her ambitions while allowing her to maintain her independence.

However, she alleged that her former husband became uncomfortable with her financial independence and ability to handle things on her own.

According to the actress, the problems began while they were still in a relationship, even before they officially settled down as a married couple.

She claimed that her former husband would sometimes ask her to bring her vehicles, which were returned in poor condition and no longer usable. She said he would subsequently replace them.

Bakare further alleged that after their relationship ended, she lost virtually everything, including the house she was living in, forcing her to start again from scratch.

Recounting her experience, she said she travelled to the United States and returned with certain belongings, but her former husband allegedly warned her against bringing them into the house.

She said: “I never knew by the time I would want to settle to start my own family, I won’t be lucky with a man in my life who would carry on that legacy. Unfortunately, I find myself that while i was in the relationship. Having kids. He believes you can’t have so much as a female, as a wife. I can’t do so many things on my own. As a boyfriend and girlfriend, he would have me bring my vehicles, then when they are returned to me, they will be in bad shape. I won’t be able to use them anymore.

“Then he will replace it for me. After we had issues, everything was stripped off me. Even the house i was living. After that relationship, I had to go back to square one. I travelled to the US, and when I came back, he said, ‘Don’t bring that back to the house’. My first husband was threatened by me being financially free and succeeding.”

The actress also spoke about an alleged relationship her former husband had with another woman, claiming that the woman was kept away from her during their relationship.

Bakare further revealed that she had been involved in a custody battle over her children for the past 10 years.

She claimed that although she was granted custody of the children at one point, she was subsequently denied access to them.

Nollywood actor Lateef Adedimeji has opened up about the personal struggles and emotional battles he has faced away from the public eye.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

In an Instagram post on Tuesday night, the actor revealed that he had experienced painful moments, shed tears and endured challenges that many people knew nothing about.

While expressing gratitude to God for giving him the strength to keep going despite his difficult experiences, Lateef noted that his cheerful appearance did not mean his life was perfect.

The movie star also maintained that he would not allow his challenges to take away his happiness.

He wrote, “Life hasn’t always been easy, but I won’t let that stop me from being happy.

“I’ve been wounded, I’ve shed tears, and I’ve engaged in battles that no one is aware of. But in spite of everything, I still stand, believe, and smile.

“My smile doesn’t mean that life is perfect; rather, it means that I haven’t overcome my obstacles. Give thanks to God for the bravery, grace, and fortitude to keep going.”

Meanwhile, Lateef recently opened up about his decision to make crying scenes a distinctive part of his acting career, explaining that it was one of the ways he sought to establish his identity in Nollywood.

During an interview with media personality Morayo Afolabi Brown on her YouTube podcast, the actor recalled that fans often compared his appearance to that of his colleague, Odunlade Adekola, during the early stages of his career.

He explained that he wanted audiences to recognise him for a particular talent, which influenced his decision to become known for emotional and crying roles.

According to Lateef, those performances played a significant role in his rise to prominence, with many fans recognising him by the nickname ‘Crying Machine’ even when they could not remember his actual name.