The wait is over! After weeks of registrations, video entries, and an incredible showcase of culinary passion from across Lagos, we are proud to unveil the Top 50 contestants of Eko Flavours Season 2: A Lagos Food Story.
From hundreds of talented chefs, food vendors, culinary students, and creators who submitted their entries, these 50 individuals stood out with their creativity, presentation, and unique take on what Lagos food means to them. Each contestant has a story to tell, a dish to present, and a dream to share—and now they are one step closer to becoming the next Eko Flavours Champion.
Eko Flavours is not just a cooking competition; it is a celebration of Lagos’ diverse culinary culture, highlighting how food connects people, tells stories, and shapes identity. With over ₦15 million in prizes and life-changing opportunities for growth, Season 2 promises to be even bigger, bolder, and tastier than ever before.
The Top 50 Contestants
Here are the amazing culinary talents who have made it into the Top 50:
- Olaoluwakitan Johnson
- Akinnola Deborah Oluwadarasimi (Darah)
- Waliat Oluwatosin Adegbesan (Chef Liyah)
- Olanrewaju Mazeedah Oyinkansola (Chef Zeedah)
- Victor Morgan (Chef Morgan)
- Oguntuyi Olamide Mercy (Chef Bomma)
- Oluwayale Oluwadunni Toluwani (Chef Dunni)
- Faith Yakubu (Chef Faith)
- Oyedele Olufunke Olanrewaju (Chef Olufunke)
- Oluwapelumi Deborah Sobayo (Chef Dampearl)
- Eniola Damilola Ogundipe (Chef Belda)
- Rotimi Martha Oluwadamilola (Chef Martha)
- Alexander Peace (Chef Luscious)
- Ansha Precious Semande
- Diamond Charles (Chef Diam)
- Fadase Preye Olatundun (FoodGuy)
- Maureen Igwe (Spicy M.I)
- Olaoluwa Akintayo (Chef Vicol)
- Bello Qudus Opeyemi
- Daniel Akaha
- Nwachukwu Chisom Clara (Chef Nwachukwu)
- Motunrayo Adesola (Chef Tee)
- George Princess Omotoyosi
- Badmus Arafat Oyindamola (Aratife)
- Mmenyene-Abasi Akpakpan-Makun
- Aboaba Joy (Chef Liza)
- Ochuwa Adams (Mama Ace)
- Otunuga Iretioluwa Mary
- Bamgbose Ayomide Grace
- Jesuloba Folarin Ayobami
- Agabus Agboye (Chef Agabus)
- Afolabi Kehinde Wuraola (Chef Kenz)
- Basirat Eleshin-Nla (Chef ElBa)
- Caleb Bethel (Chef Kay)
- Nzeh Lucy Obiageli (Chef Bellz)
- Damilola Comfort Afolabi (Chef Pleasant)
- David Susan Opeyemi
- Enwere Glory Chinaza (Chef Glory)
- Akinbile Precious Ifeoluwa (Chef Ife)
- Usman Yunusa (A Guy)
- Ogundele Oluwatoyosi Esther (Chef PFT)
- Chef Cassie
- Eguaoje Anthonia (Chef T)
- Bright Aselemi (Chownation)
- Chidiebele Nwokolo (Chef Kasii)
- Ayoleyi Busola Oluwole (Chef Leyi)
- Somtochukwu Gloria Obi (Chef Somto)
- Ambrose Destiny Damilola (Chef Dehny)
- Atuchukwu Chinaza Vivian (Chef Naza)
- Chef Lila
What’s Next?
This is only the beginning. The Top 50 contestants will now go through the next phase of the competition as they battle to secure a spot in the Top 20. Each stage will test not only their cooking skills but also their creativity, storytelling, and ability to represent the flavours of Lagos.
Stay tuned as the kitchen heats up and the stories unfold. Who will rise to the challenge and take their place as one of Lagos’ finest culinary stars?
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