Nigerian celebrity chef, Hilda Baci, has expressed displeasure over attempts to attribute her success to her relationship with music executive Damilola Akinwunmi, popularly known as Dapper.
Baci made this known during an interview with Goldmyne TV, where she stressed that women deserve recognition for their individual efforts and achievements, regardless of whom they date or marry.
According to the award-winning chef, it is upsetting when people assume that her accomplishments are a result of her relationship rather than her hard work and dedication.
She said the perception reflects a broader societal mindset, which has made her more intentional about representing herself and other women.
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“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,” she said.
Baci also emphasised the importance of creating opportunities for more women to succeed independently and receive recognition for their contributions.
Her partner, Dapper, is the founder of Dapper Group. The couple reportedly began their relationship before Baci gained international recognition in May 2023, when she broke the Guinness World Record for the longest cooking marathon by an individual.
The chef’s comments have once again drawn attention to the importance of recognising women’s achievements on their own merit rather than attributing their success to their relationships.
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