“I’m Just Like Beyoncé – She Can’t Cook Too”: Erica Sparks Reactions With Her Soup Disaster
Former Big Brother Naija housemate and actress Erica Nlewedim is trending again — but this time, not for a movie role or red-carpet appearance. Instead, the buzz is about her bold attempt at cooking vegetable soup — and the unexpected comparison she made to Beyoncé.
Erica, who once admitted during the BBNaija show that her cooking skills were “not her strong suit,” recently decided to give it another try. She took to her X (formerly Twitter) page to share a video of her homemade ‘efo riro’ — a traditional Yoruba vegetable soup — and fans had a lot to say.
In the post, Erica wrote:
“I made efo riro! I followed all the steps I saw on YouTube 😭. But Beyoncé doesn’t know how to cook and she’s still a success.”
The statement sparked a flurry of comments. While some fans praised her effort, others questioned the logic behind comparing herself to the international pop star.
Can you relate to the struggle of following YouTube recipes only to end up with a mystery dish? If yes, this post right here might just give you a good laugh and some comfort. You’re definitely not alone.
Social Media Reactions:
Here’s what fans had to say:
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@Sreal_tyga: “You be Beyoncé niiii? Anyway serve am, I go like to taste am.”
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@Official_queen_estty: “You’re not Beyoncé sis, you be Abia girl.”
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@Shes__precious__: “Go girl! The vegetables are swimming very well.”
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@Ceelah_21: “Egbami! At least it’s the effort that counts.”
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@Mitchell__2025: “When did Beyoncé tell you she can’t cook? Abi you follow them stay before?”
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@T3stworld_officiel: “Since you dey compare, Beyoncé fit sing… can you?”
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@King_priest4: “Are you Beyoncé??? No wonder that guy left. Look at the soup face self!”
Others were more direct, suggesting that as a woman, she should try to improve her cooking, while some simply laughed it off as part of her charm.
Erica Celebrates 31 in Style
Meanwhile, Erica recently marked her 31st birthday in grand fashion. She stunned fans with daring photos — including one in a pink thong — and a multi-layer cake to match. She captioned her birthday post:
“I just wanna say thank God! Happy birthday to me!”
Whether or not Erica’s soup was edible, one thing is clear: she knows how to get people talking.
Would you eat that soup if she served it? Or would you ask for just water?
Drop your thoughts in the comments — and don’t forget to share this with that one friend who’s also failed a YouTube cooking tutorial.