Celebrity chef Hilda Baci has spoken out against people who credit her success to her romantic partner rather than her own efforts.

What she said

In a video shared on Monday, 9 November 2026, the chef said such comments are sometimes upsetting and reveal the mindset of many people. Her remarks have sparked conversation about the tendency to link successful women's achievements to the men in their lives.

Background

Hilda Baci became a household name in 2023 when she set a Guinness World Record for the longest cooking marathon by an individual, cooking for about 93 hours in Lagos. She has since built a successful food and media business. Her relationship has often been discussed on social media.

How people reacted

Reactions were mixed. Some fans backed her, saying women deserve credit for their own work, while others joked online that her partner was better known because of her rather than the other way around.

The opening of a new store by Priscilla Ojo, daughter of actress Iyabo Ojo, drew a crowd of celebrities in Lagos and some unexpected online debate.

The event

Guests at the launch, reported on Monday, 9 November 2026, included Priscilla's husband, Tanzanian singer Juma Jux, as well as Mercy Aigbe, content creator Enioluwa, fashion designer Veekee James and Funke Akindele. Videos showed Iyabo Ojo greeting Funke warmly when she arrived.

The moment that got people talking

A separate clip showed a brief interaction between Funke and fellow actress Toyosi Adesanya, who stood up with her husband to welcome her. Viewers were sharply divided over how the greeting played out, with the clip sparking wider conversation about friendships and etiquette among celebrities. Neither actress commented on the debate.

Background

Priscilla Ojo married Juma Jux in 2025 in widely publicised ceremonies in Lagos and Tanzania. Funke Akindele is one of Nollywood's most successful filmmakers, and her new film 'The Four' recently sold out its London premiere. Iyabo Ojo also recently spoke about how she fought to get Funke roles early in her career.

Nollywood actress Destiny Etiko has been given a government appointment in Enugu State.

The appointment

According to reports on Sunday, 8 November 2026, Etiko has been appointed Senior Special Assistant on Youth Engagement and Creative Economy to Governor Peter Mbah. The actress, who is from Udi Local Government Area of the state, confirmed the news when she responded to a congratulatory post from fellow actress Sarah Martins.

Second Nollywood appointee

Etiko is the second prominent Nollywood figure to be appointed by the Mbah administration in a short period. Actress Rachael Okonkwo confirmed her own appointment as Senior Special Assistant on Films and Creative Industries earlier in November.

Background

Etiko publicly supported Mbah during his campaign ahead of the 2023 governorship election. She rose to prominence after the 2014 film 'Idemili' and has since built a successful career as an actress and producer. Mbah, who was elected on the PDP platform, has since moved to the APC and backs President Bola Tinubu's re-election.

How people reacted

Many fans and colleagues congratulated her while others had mixed reactions.

VeryDarkMan (VDM) does not seem to believe in fighting fairly. When he has a disagreement with someone, he appears willing to go to any length to make his point, even if it means bringing up some of the most painful moments in that person's life.

A painful chapter

Over the years, Davido has lost several close friends and associates in tragic circumstances. Their deaths set off all kinds of rumours and conspiracy theories online.

Some people even claimed the deaths were connected to rituals or sacrifices for fame and success. None of those claims was ever proven, and there is no credible evidence linking Davido to any of their deaths.

Imagine losing people who were very close to you, only to have strangers turn their deaths into accusations against you. Davido has lived with those memories for years. He has carried on with his music career, built his family and moved forward with his life, but moving forward does not mean the pain has disappeared.

Reopening old wounds

Now, amid his ongoing disagreement with Davido, VDM has reportedly brought those painful memories back into public discussion. This is where things appear to be getting out of hand.

You can criticise Davido's music, lifestyle, public statements or behaviour. You can disagree with him and challenge his opinions. That is perfectly normal. But bringing up the deaths of his close friends because of a disagreement raises serious questions.

What exactly is the intention? Is it to expose wrongdoing, to make a legitimate point, or simply to hurt someone where he is most vulnerable?

Where are the limits?

VDM has built a reputation for confronting people without holding back, and his supporters may argue he is only giving his opponents the same treatment they give others. But surely there should be limits.

Davido is not above criticism, and neither is VeryDarkMan. Both are public figures who should be held accountable for their actions. Using someone's personal tragedies as ammunition in a public quarrel, however, is something else entirely.

There are some experiences people never fully recover from. They may laugh and smile in public, but that does not mean they have forgotten. If winning an argument requires reopening another person's deepest wounds, perhaps the argument has already gone too far.

Over to you

People say all is fair in love and war, but does that mean we should abandon all compassion when we disagree with someone? Has VDM crossed the line with Davido, or is this just two public figures fighting without limits?