Nigerian celebrity chef Hilda Baci has spoken out against allegations of fraud made by online critic VeryDarkMan (VDM). The controversy arose when VDM claimed that Hilda had taken money from several individuals for an online cooking class that never materialized. In response, Hilda took to her Instagram account to provide evidence that refutes VDM’s accusations.

Following accusations by VeryDarkMan, Hilda Baci, known for her culinary prowess and previous Guinness World Record achievements, has broken her silence. VDM accused her of accepting payments of N35k per person for an online cooking class that failed to deliver as promised. According to VDM, this constituted obtaining money under false pretenses.

Hilda Baci Responds to Fraud Accusations by VeryDarkMan with Concrete Evidence

In light of these allegations, Hilda Baci promptly addressed the issue through her official Instagram platform. She responded to the accusations of fraud with brevity, opting instead to let her actions speak for themselves. Hilda shared a screen recording from the cooking class hosted on Telegram, revealing a substantial number of active participants—5,880 students to be exact. Additionally, she highlighted the progress made within the class, including the posting of 156 recipes, completion of comprehensive editing sessions, and plating classes, alongside the issuance of official assignments.

In her caption accompanying the evidence, Hilda Baci simply wrote, “5880 active students, 156 recipes already posted, comprehensive editing class done, Plating class done, Official assignment given. LOL” This succinct response serves as a direct rebuttal to the accusations leveled against her by VeryDarkMan, showcasing tangible proof of the legitimacy and success of her online cooking class.

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Netizens React to Hilda Baci’s Response to VDM

Following Hilda Baci’s social media response to accusations by VeryDarkMan (VDM) of fraudulent behavior, a flurry of reactions emerged from netizens.

Numerous individuals flocked to her comment section to express their opinions. Here are some of the comments:

Jasimania: “No Hilda Baci slander will be tolerated.”

Fikun_spices: “A proud student of the Home to Pro cooking class ❤️.”

qween_teekay: “I am a student of this class.”

irmelins_soup_and_more: “Dear Hilda, I paid for the class but couldn’t gain access. I reached out a couple of times but received no attention. Can I know my fate, please?”

mrtrilllife: “There’s probably just been some miscommunication somewhere. There’s no way she would intentionally leave people out of this.”

sterphani__: “I was wondering where he got his information from.”

Blac_diamondlil: “I’m in the class… don’t pay attention to them, Hilda ❤️.”

Vicky_henshaw: “Ignore that troublemaker!! Trying to bring our Hilda down, but God is greater.✌️”

fatokiharjorke: “The receipts are overwhelming… this nonsense should stop!”

__amyskitchen: “This VDM guy isn’t worth the trouble.”

Demicarefoundation:

“Hello @hildabaci, please address the concerns of those who have complained about not being attended to. There are numerous comments from people expressing their grievances on your posts, and this shouldn’t be overlooked. Your attempt to justify these issues is unfair to those affected. Please, kindly assign a team to verify their payment receipts, apologize if their complaints are genuine, and take appropriate action. It’s the right thing to do. God bless you.”

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