Ghanaian women like Nigerian men, lack of option might make them marry their men - Hilda Baci
A podcast featuring Hilda Effiong Baci, a Nigerian chef and entrepreneur, has caused a stir on social media as she shared her views on the differences between Nigerian and Ghanaian men. Baci, who runs a catering business in Lagos, said that she prefers Ghanaian men over Nigerian men.
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In the podcast, Hilda also claimed that Ghanaian women, deep down, desire to settle with Nigerian men rather than their Ghanaian counterparts.
Baci's comments have sparked mixed reactions from listeners, with some agreeing with her and others criticizing her for generalizing and stereotyping. Some Nigerian men have accused her of being bitter and ungrateful, while some Ghanaian men have welcomed her praise. Some women have also shared their own experiences with dating men from both countries, either supporting or refuting Baci's claims.
According to some netizens, Ghanaian women rather find Nigerian men unattractive, adding that most of these men end up settling for menial jobs, such as selling phone covers and so on.
“Ask 20 Ghanaian women if they will marry Ghanaian men. Put Nigerian men and Ghanaian men side by side and see who they will pick. Ghanaian women marry Ghanaians because that is what is in their forefront. When we send some Nigerian men to Ghana, the men over there, won’t get wives,” she blatantly stated during a discussion with some UK Ghanaian men.
Baci has not responded to the backlash yet. She added that she respects all cultures and people.
However, her statements which have since triggered massive backlash from Ghanaian tweeps who have asserted that most Nigerian men in Ghana are not ‘trophies’ as she has projected.
Hilda Baci also speaking on a podcast declared her country's Jollof (Nigerian) as the best.
Hilda Baci whilst speaking on a podcast has said that she has tasted Ghana Jollof, and she can confidently say that it's not as good as Nigerian Jollof. The former Guinness World Record holder added that Ghana Jollof has no flavor.