Prominent Nigerian chef and entrepreneur, Hilda Effiong Baci, has opened up about the difficulties she has encountered due to a specific stereotype.

The holder of a Guinness World Record talked about the common challenges that women, including herself, often confront due to certain misconceptions.

Hilda shared these insights in a private conversation with influencer and former Big Brother Naija housemate, Tacha.

“For instance, girls like us look very cute, and we’re putting in the work and making money, but most people decide to be blind to that and raise all sorts of claims, especially about our source of money. Do you get stereotyped?”

Hilda answered by sharing her own encounters with stereotypes.

She said: “Oh yes. All my life. I have been stereotyped all my life. More now. More now than before. I remember a particular award where I was like…they didn’t think that I had, you know, much to offer. I don’t know if that makes any sense.”