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Hilda Baci has condemned the online bullying of her 15-year-old brother, calling on social media users to remember that a real teenager reads their cruel comments.
The Gist
- Hilda Baci condemns bullying of her brother
- Brother is just 15 years old
- Urges social media users to be kind
The celebrated chef and Guinness World Record holder spoke out after a lighthearted clip of the teenager spread across platforms and was used to mock him.
Why Hilda Baci spoke out
A short, playful video of the chef with her younger brother was reposted widely. Instead of laughing along, some adults turned it into a target for ridicule.
According to the chef, users went further by sharing edited photos that exaggerated his appearance “for laughs.” She said the pile-on crossed a clear line.
In a statement shared online, she stressed that her brother had done nothing wrong beyond appearing in a funny family moment. She described him as kind and loved.
A plea to do better
The chef reminded followers that hateful comments and doctored images will not change who her brother is. She urged people to “do better.”
She also pointed out that the boy is a minor who can see what strangers post about him. Mockery aimed at a child, she argued, is never harmless fun.
A wider problem online
The case has reignited debate about cyberbullying in Nigeria’s fast-growing social media space. Family members of public figures often face attacks they never signed up for.
Child-rights advocates warn that online abuse can damage a young person’s confidence and mental health. They say adults, in particular, should know better than to bully a teenager for clout.
Support for the family
Many fans rallied behind the chef and her brother, condemning the trolls and praising her for defending him. Others used the moment to share their own experiences of online abuse.
Hilda Baci rose to fame through a record-setting cooking marathon that made her a household name. That spotlight, supporters note, should not turn her family into fair game for ridicule.
Calls for safer online spaces
The episode has renewed pressure on social platforms to protect minors from abuse. Advocates want faster removal of content that targets children for ridicule.
Parents and educators are using the moment to talk about empathy online. They note that a screen can make people forget there is a real person on the other side.
Mental-health experts warn that public mockery can leave lasting scars on a teenager. Support from family, they say, makes a real difference in how a young person copes.
For the chef, the priority is clearly her brother’s wellbeing rather than the noise online. Her stand has won praise from fans who say more public figures should defend their families.
A test of online culture
The incident has become a talking point about how Nigerians treat one another online. Critics say the rush for likes too often comes at someone else’s expense.
Younger users, in particular, are watching how the adults in the conversation behave. The chef’s response, supporters say, models the kind of restraint they hope to see.
Campaigners want platforms to give families simple tools to report abuse of minors. Clear, fast action, they argue, would discourage the worst behaviour.
Her message was simple and firm. Behind every viral clip is a real person — and in this case, a child who deserves kindness rather than cruelty.
Source: Hilda Baci
