[p]After facing intense criticism over alleged charges of N25,000, popular chef Hilda Baci has come forward to reveal the staggering amount she invested in her cookathon event – a whopping N80 million.
[/p][p]The revelation came to light through a WhatsApp conversation between Hilda and a brand that accused her of causing them financial losses in their upcoming event. Hilda, evidently frustrated by the accusations, shared the conversation on her Instagram story.
[/p][p]Just a day prior, the organization hosting the event had called out Hilda, triggering a wave of backlash from netizens. The controversy stemmed from Hilda's denial of any knowledge regarding an upcoming event in Abuja that was charging her fans N25,000 for a meet and greet.
[/p][p]In her defense, Hilda clarified that her cookathon was designed as a free gathering for people to enjoy food and drinks. She emphasized that the event was a massive undertaking, requiring substantial financial resources to execute successfully.
[/p][p]Hilda's revelation regarding the N80 million expenditure has sparked diverse reactions on social media. While some have rallied behind the chef, offering their support, others continue to criticize her for her involvement in controversial actions that have drawn scrutiny from Nigerians nationwide.
[/p][p]For a closer look at the WhatsApp conversation, refer to the image below:
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