Renowned Nigerian food critic Opeyemi Famakin recently dined at Cubana Chiefpriest’s restaurant in Imo State and shared his candid review of the experience.
Opeyemi Famakin claimed that Cubana Chiefpriest responded cordially and graciously in the public comments section, but took a darker tone in a private direct message, allegedly threatening him, revealing a stark contrast between his public and private demeanor.
Famakin expressed fear for his personal safety following the alleged threatening message from Cubana Chiefpriest, and explicitly stated that if any harm were to come to him, he holds Cubana Chiefpriest accountable and wants everyone to be aware of it.
The controversy sparked a heated online debate, with many netizens weighing in on the matter. Here are some of the comments from online users:
sharon.chigozirim wrote, “This is a simple criticism that you’re meant to look into and do better… He was even nice with words”
creativeoliver wrote, He made an honest review, said the restaurant looks good, the local dishes are nice…. only the microwaving of the pastries that he criticized and he’s being threatened instead of talking to the pastry chef?? We get very long way to go
for this country.”
donchilo6 wrote, “Inability to take constructive criticism is a sign of low intelligence”
domingo_ loso wrote, “He is a food critic and connoisseur. that’s what he does for a living. He was quite respectful with his analysis and criticism”
b_uniqu.e wrote, “Someone that was even polite with his reviews. Pick the mistakes and work on it, simple.”
arrmai wrote, “This quy doesn’t cook but criticizes peoples food, who give am platform”
iamolabisi_olabiwonu wrote, “So I go use my money buy something, I go de fear to talk if e good or bad?”
finegirl.joy wrote, “Pick one or two from his points and improve. This is criticism, which has no correlation with the age of who
owns the spot.”
empress_uju wrote, “This is not a constructive criticism it’s tarnishing of someone’s business. The way he throwing that snacks on that table is disgu$ting”
blessing_ sunday wrote, “Customers are always right! No be for where Chief Priest dey”.
