I’m Bolu and I’m from south-west Nigeria. I’m from a tribe called Yoruba. In Nigeria, Yoruba are one of the three largest tribes in Nigeria. The other two are Igbo and Hausa, but Nigeria has 250 ethnic groups/tribes with many different languages and culinary traditions.

My love for cooking started in my mum and aunt’s kitchen, where I learned that food is about care, culture and bringing people together. Their passion became my passion too. I enjoy blending traditional Nigerian flavours with my own touches to create dishes that feel familiar yet new. My mum and aunt are so impressed and I hope I impress you too!

In Nigeria, we cook with a lot of varieties of protein, using beef, chicken, goat, eggs, nuts and beans. The climate in Nigeria helps the farmers to grow many leafy vegetables, yam, sweet potatoes, plantain and cocoa. I can’t wait to share all of these wonderful ingredients with you in my class.

When I’m not in the kitchen, you’ll find me on the football pitch or in my dance class. I also love listening to music while cooking; it gives me inspiration and motivation. All that keeps me disciplined, focused and balanced. My goal is to honour my roots and inspire others through every plate I create and serve.