Nigerian food blogger and restaurateur, Hilda Baci, has faced backlash on social media after sharing a video of herself with freshly cooked dog meat. Hilda, who gained popularity for her record-breaking cooking marathon, sparked controversy when she showcased various delicacies from her state, including dog meat, in a video featuring popular influencer Enioluwa. In the clip, Enioluwa expressed reluctance to try dog meat, but Hilda attempted to persuade him and even force-fed him. The video received mixed reactions, with many expressing displeasure and advising Hilda to remove it due to potential negative effects on her international brand image. Some commenters defended Hilda, asserting that eating dog meat is a part of her local cuisine and cultural heritage. They argued against conforming to external standards and emphasized the importance of respecting different culinary practices. The controversy surrounding Hilda's video highlights the intersection of cultural diversity and public perception in the digital age.
Read some comments below,
@UncleCCA wrote, “Hilda Baci need to be very carefully. The dog meat video is a bad taste for her brand internationally.
There things she needs to avoid.
Dog is not seen as animals to kill and eat. It is a very sensitive video and it’s in her best interest to take it down.”
However, some persons defended Hilda, arguing that she did nothing wrong because dog meat is her local cuisine.
@real_me_abdul wrote, “If Hilda should gets demarketed because she eats dog, let it be so
Oyinbo People eat cow, abi cow gets different life ni?
Why changing our originality because we are looking for approval from people who created and living by their own rules? Hilda is a Nigerian, let her be.”
@iamunwanaudoh wrote, “Hilda bassey comes from a place where dogs are eaten. She’s not breaking any law. Her religion has no problem with that. The best thing you can do is to mind your business and leave us to eat our dogs in peace.”
Watch the video below,
