According to P.M. News, Guinness World Record holder and celebrity chef Hilda Baci has formally issued a legal cease-and-desist letter to Street-pop sensation Seyi Vibez over allegedly defamatory claims circulated on social media. The legal dispute erupted following claims attributed to the artist suggesting that meal preparations from the chef’s kitchen had caused severe illness.
Pulse Nigeria highlighted the escalation, noting Baci’s legal representatives confirmed “formal proceedings have commenced regarding malicious slander aimed at damaging a brand”. Concurrently, Nigerian Entertainment Today reported that representatives from the singer’s camp “maintained that no harm was intended while reviewing the legal notice with counsel”.
Echotitbits take: This dispute underscores the steep financial risks when celebrity banter crosses into brand defamation territory. With both parties holding massive young fan bases and major brand partnerships, a public court battle could severely impact endorsement portfolios. Expect an out-of-court settlement and redacted social posts once insurance and legal teams step in to mitigate damage.
Source: P.M. News — https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/08/20/hilda-baci-issues-legal-warning-to-seyi-vibez-over-defamatory-posts/, August 20, 2026
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