“Why Are You Triggered by a Woman’s Success? – Jumoke Odetola Slams Hilda Baci’s Critics”

 

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Nollywood actress Jumoke Odetola has come to the defense of Nigerian celebrity chef Hilda Baci, who recently achieved another milestone in her career.

Last week, NollywoodTimes reported that Hilda shut down Eko Hotel, Lagos, after cooking what was described as the biggest pot of Jollof Rice, drawing massive attention and support from dignitaries and celebrities, including Funke Akindele, Enioluwa, Tomike, Pastor Idowu, and Ogun State First Lady, Bamidele Abiodun.

While many hailed the groundbreaking feat, some critics downplayed her effort, claiming the Jollof rice “wasn’t sweet.”

Reacting to the wave of criticisms, Jumoke Odetola took to Instagram to pour out her emotions, describing the negativity as heartbreaking. She noted that her timeline had been flooded with unkind remarks since the event.

“The Jollof Rice no sweet.

I have been angry since yesterday, and if I don’t express my thoughts, I won’t be fine.

It is heartbreaking when negativity overshadows greatness. Since yesterday, my timeline hasn’t rested, posts, and banters everywhere, people saying things like ‘e no sweet’, ‘cooking na achievement?’ And I keep asking – what is going on with us? What has changed in our mindset as humans?”

She reminded Nigerians that achieving such a feat takes more than passion but also preparation, courage, and sacrifice.

 “It takes real courage to attempt something extraordinary.

It takes courage to dream big.

But bringing that dream into reality takes even more than courage. It demands a whole lot of preparedness mentally, psychologically, emotionally, and financially.”

Odetola further challenged the critics to reflect on why a woman’s success should trigger resentment.

 “Go somewhere private, where no one can distract you. Place your right hand on your left chest. That’s where your heart beats.

Now ask yourself, slowly but honestly:

WHY AM I TRIGGERED BY THE SUCCESS OF A WOMAN TRYING TO MAKE A MARK IN HER FIELD?

Sit with that question.

Your answer might just be the doorway to your healing.

May God give us peace and happiness that surpass human understanding, and heal us from past pains that have transcended into bitterness, tox!city, and hatr€d.”

Similarly, actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele, who attended the event, urged Nigerians to continue celebrating talents instead of tearing them down. She said she was proud to witness such creativity and greatness.

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