CEO of Chez Amis restaurant, Belinda, popularly known as Big Cheezy, has sparked reactions online after encouraging women from poor backgrounds to take advantage of opportunities to improve their lives.
In a video shared on social media on July 16, 2026, Big Cheezy spoke about her journey from hardship to success and urged young people to embrace hard work, discipline and saving.
She was reacting to criticism against a woman who claimed she bought a Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon with money earned from selling meat pies.
“Be there and keep watching Nigerian movies. I watched this interview where a woman said she sold meat pie to buy a G-Wagon and people were trolling her. Go and sell a lion to make money. Since meat pie cannot buy a G-Wagon and attiéké cannot make people succeed in life, go and sell lions to make that money,” she said.
Big Cheezy advised people to avoid wasting money and focus on building wealth.
“The little money most of you will make, you will just be spending anyhow. As at 2019, I couldn’t afford Zara, not because I didn’t have the money. I was rather enjoying saving my money than buying, even if I have to starve,” she said.
She also criticised people who depend on begging despite having the ability to work.
“Some of you just enjoy begging; meanwhile, you’re not crippled. You have two hands and two legs. Life is hard for everyone. If you hear someone’s story, you will realise you’re not going through anything,” she added.
The restaurant owner shared some of the difficulties she faced before becoming successful.
“At a point, I sold my phone just to take care of my little baby. When I met a man, and he wanted to take my number, I wasn’t able to provide any number because there was no phone, so I would rather direct you to my house,” she recalled.
She added that women often have opportunities that can help them improve their financial situations.
“I know ladies have more opportunities than men. I understand it’s difficult for men because a man will not come and give you money to sleep with you,” she said.
Big Cheezy further advised women who are already involved in relationships to make wise financial decisions.
“If you’re a lady here, you’re still sleeping with men, whether you charge or you don’t. The men are sleeping with you whether you’re taking from them or not. Make money out of it and set yourself up because you’re from a poor background like me,” she added.
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