Date: July 26, 2025
Top 10 Finalists Emerge in the Eko Flavours Junior 2025 Cooking Competition
Lagos, Nigeria – The culinary heat turned up a notch at the semi-finals of Eko Flavours Junior 2025, as 10 exceptional junior chefs secured their place in the grand finale of Lagos’ premier children’s food talent showcase.
Organized by Culinara Group in partnership with the Lagos State Ministry of Agriculture and Food Systems, the event is part of an ongoing effort to discover, groom, and celebrate the next generation of food innovators from across the state.
At the end of the semi-final showdown, Honourable Commissioner Ms. Abisola Olusanya gave an inspiring charge to the Top 20 contestants, applauding their creativity, discipline, and passion for food. She congratulated the Top 10 Finalists, encouraging them to continue nurturing their talents as ambassadors of Lagos’ food culture.
The Top 10 who will now battle it out at the Grand Finale on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at the Fresh Food Hub, Idi-Oro Mushin, are:
• Chef Timothy (Akinsola Oluwatobiloba Timothy)
• Chef Semilore (Adelugba Oluwasemilore)
• Chef Daystar (Adewara Daystar)
• Chef Bolu (Boluwatife Jaiye)
• Chef Marvellous (Oluwataramise Marvellous Afolabi)
• Chef Tijani (Muhammadul Awwal Tijani)
• Chef Kamsi (Agugua Kamsi)
• Chef Princess (Princess Tifoluwani Adepiton)
• Chef James (James Okafor)
• Chef Precious (Quassi Oluwaseyifunmi Precious)
The competition is proudly powered by Culinara Group and supported by a robust network of partners, including:
👉 FirstBank Nigeria
👉 Olam Agri
👉 Eko Rice
👉 Woodscope
👉 Nestlé Pure Life
👉 FanMilk Nigeria
👉 TGI Group
👉 Tomi Drink
👉 Indomie Nigeria
👉 Fiesta
👉 Bonjour
👉 LACE
With ₦10,000,000 worth of prizes up for grabs, the grand finale will feature a thrilling 3-course meal challenge, audience engagement, culinary entertainment, and a live showcase of Lagos’ brightest young talents.
📍 Attendance is free, but registration is required at: ekoflavours.com/event
Media Contact:
John Fadejola
Head, Marketing & Communications
Eko Flavours Junior 2025
📞 +234 706 236 7247
📧 info@culinaragroup.com
