June 19, 2023
“I don’t just aim to sell you food or slap jollof rice on a plate. My core focus is to take you on a one-of-a-kind culinary experience.” – Ololade Aremu ‘aka’ Sisi Alase. Who is Sisi Alase? Tell us a bit about you & your background. My name is Ololade Aremu aka ‘Sisi’. Everyone now calls me Sisi, including my mum. It seems she has totally forgotten the name she gave me at birth. I’m a graduate of English language from the University of Lagos. I was born in Lagos and I’ve spent most of my life here. I would […]
June 8, 2023
“I am very intentional about my branding & I always strive for excellence in everything I do” – Sharon Dikedi, Founder of Norahs Bites & Mix. Can you tell us a bit about yourself and what inspired you to start this business. Hi, I’m Sharon Dikedi, but a lot of people know me as Norahs or Mama Kilishi. I’m a breed of the Yoruba & Igbo culture, Delta & Ogun state, to be precise. I’m a graduate of Bowen University(BSc) & Pan Atlantic University (MSc). I’m a Brand & Communications Expert that has helped over 30 small businesses scale. I […]
June 1, 2023
” I’m a certified foodie and a cook who wants to share unique eating experiences with people who appreciate complex and easy flavors” – Mudrakat Alabi-Macfoy, Founder of Poshnoms We would like to know more about Mudrakat of Poshnoms – Tell us about the creative person behind the project. I don’t know why I always draw a blank with this question. It is like I forget who I am. Loool! Okay, I’ve always found food very comforting. Like most art forms, the satisfaction lies in seeing your ideas manifest before your eyes. But with food, you often get to eat […]
May 25, 2023
“The most difficult thing about being a gardener is watching plants you have nurtured with love die from reasons totally out of your control.” – Omolabake of Vie Garden Hub We are excited to learn about the creative force behind Ounje Aladun – Tell us about yourself and what inspired you to start Ounje Aladun? My name is Omolabake Bode-Matthew. I am a foodie, an entrepreneur, and a gardener. It is funny; I remember being a picky eater as a child but I started being more adventurous with food in my teens when I was in charge of what we […]
May 18, 2023
“It’s easy for people to see the glamorous part of owning an urban garden, but a lot of work goes into sustaining it.” – Uzo Orimalade We would like to know more about Uzo of Uzo’s Food Labs- Tell us about the creative person behind the project. What was the inspiration behind Uzo’s Food Labs? My name is Uzo Orimalade, I am the creative director of Uzo’s Food Labs. A food consultancy that provides services to local and international brands in the hospitality industry. I am passionate about food and teaching. We would like to know more about your garden, […]
May 11, 2023
“I am not trying to compete, I am just doing what I love” – Debbie Osas, Creative Director of TreatsnSpice Can you tell us a bit about yourself and how you got into baking? My name is Debbie Osas; I am a 25 years old indigene of Edo state and the CEO and creative director of TNS. My love for baking and kitchen-related topics has always been evident, but no one in my family, including myself, saw it as a career path for me. I never thought I’d be doing this. Although I knew I would be hands-on and business-oriented […]
May 5, 2023
“I can bring paper to life with my creativity” – CapCraftShop, Emamoke Okeze Tell us a bit about yourself, your personality, and your background. My name is Emamoke Okeze. I am the founding partner of CakeAccessoryPlace and founder of CapCraftShop & CraftSupplyShop. I am a creative person who loves to bring ideas to life through paper and a bit of acrylic crafts. How did you start your journey? It wasn’t premeditated; I had just resigned from my job as an SAP consultant because I wasn’t growing. My sister, also a partner, who is a baker was relocating, so she had […]
April 25, 2023
“The goal was to stand out and make an impact with my style; I am getting there” – Gaz Azah Tell us a bit about yourself, your personality, and your background. My name is Gaz Azah. I am a wife, a mother, I am supposed to be a teacher, but I choose to be a Food Girl. How did you start your journey as the First Pidgin Food Blogger in Nigeria? The habit has always been there; I just didn’t pay attention to it. I have always loved cooking; I cooked my first meal when I was barely 12. Before […]
April 21, 2023
“I owe my progress to my mum, I appreciate and celebrate her” – Ruqaiyyah Ahmad Tell us a bit about yourself, your personality, and your background. My name is Ruqaiyyah Ahmad Abdullahi, I am from the North, my dad is from Kano. I finished JSS 3 when we moved to Lagos, I studied Sociology at a Private University in the North. How did you start your journey as a Food content creator? I have always had a passion for cooking; my mum made me do chores and cook since I was 11. She would have me in the kitchen, and […]