Nigerian food critic Opeyemi Famakin has come to the defence of celebrity food blogger Tolani Osikoya, alias Chef T of Diary of a Kitchen Lover, following a social media drama with actress Wumi Toriola.
Social media was abuzz on March 13, 2025, when Wumi Toriola dragged Chef T for supposedly ignoring her proposal for collaboration.
This was amidst reports that actress Funke Akindele had unfollowed Chef T and several other influencers, which fueled rumors of backstage drama.
Toriola shared screenshots of her exchange with the food blogger and accused her of arrogance.
Social media users quickly took sides, debating whether Toriola was justified in calling her out publicly or Chef T was being unfairly dragged.
Adding to the drama, Opeyemi Famakin stated his stance in an Instagram video, where he defended Chef T strongly and criticized Wumi Toriola’s approach.
“We don’t do Chef T slander here,” he said. “Chef T is a sweetheart. She’s positively contributing to the food space in Nigeria and Africa, and I’m not going to stand by while one actress who didn’t get a collaboration drags her name.”
Famakin pointed out that Chef T collaborates with established and aspiring influencers frequently and that no one is entitled to a collaboration simply because they ask for it.
He further noted the irony in Toriola’s actions, stating that she had initially sounded like a fan but was quite quick to turn on the chef when she didn’t get feedback.
Famakin’s comments didn’t sit well with Wumi Toriola, and he responded in the comment section of his Instagram post.
She claimed he was attempting to gain relevance from the controversy and questioned his credibility as a food critic.
Her response was:
“Dear Opeyemi,
There is no need whatsoever to act like a coward. My name is Wumi Toriola, and I am only responding to your tantrums and utter desperation for attention – if it gives you even a hint of relevance, I truly do not care.
It’s rather amusing, though, coming from someone without a defined career or any tangible job description.
You’ve caused more harm than good to struggling entrepreneurs, all under the guise of being a self-appointed food critic.
Next time you feel like coming for me, perhaps take some time off, establish a long-term career, or build a successful business of your own. Then your words would weigh a little more.
Sincerely, Wumi Toriola.”
The incident later drew reactions from social media users, with some opinions divided over who was in the right.
While some defended Famakin’s actions, others felt he had no right inserting himself into a fight between two women.
Some had this to say:
@Abdul_hashim_mohd: “I think he let emotions get the better of him because he knows the chef personally. But it’s not his call to make about who is to be dragged and who isn’t.”
@Deejaah_wears: “Two women get issue, you dey put mouth, brother ode ????.”
@Houseoftommie: “Make nobody drag my Chef T ooo Ehn Ehn make pkitipkiti no bayi ooo Ehn Ehn.”
@Soji_soft: “Ope wan dey see free food chop ????.”.
@Mumc_bella: “He said what he said ????.”
@Skincity_by_moonstone: “I don’t even think this can hurt Wumi ????????????. What a great time to be alive! Someone who ruined other people’s brands due to cargo backlogs… leave Chef T alone.”
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