MasterChef Nigeria: 10 Nigerian cooks to compete in 13 episodes
Ten Nigerian cooks and chefs have made it to the first edition of the popular television cooking show, MasterChef Nigeria. From Abuja to Magboro, Shomolu, Ikoyi to Ikeja and Lekki,
Ten Nigerian cooks and chefs have made it to the first edition of the popular television cooking show, MasterChef Nigeria.
From Abuja to Magboro, Shomolu, Ikoyi to Ikeja and Lekki, the cooking show contestants were revealed by Primedia Group, the production company behind the franchise, in a statement that confirmed the cooking show will run for thirteen episodes on Africa Magic Showcase and Africa Magic Family from Sunday, April 26, 2026.
The MasterChef Nigeria contestants on the journey of culinary greatness vying for a staggering N73 million prize are David Emmanuel, Demi Akingbe, Derry Nnonyela, Fads Segun, Favy Bessan, Isabella Adediji, Loye Oyedotun, Margaret Akpan, Pearl Agbajem, and Preye Fadase.
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According to Primedia Group, not only will this dynamic mix of contestants from across the country showcase their passion for food and exceptional talent on the life-changing cooking show, but they will also make television history as the first-ever group vying for the coveted MasterChef Nigeria title.
The much-anticipated inaugural season of MasterChef Nigeria, the local adaptation of the world’s most renowned television cooking competition format, will premiere exclusively at 7 pm.
Although united by a shared ambition to shine on the country’s biggest new culinary stage, the ten home cooks are expected to bring a tapestry of backgrounds, perspectives, and lived experiences to the kitchen – each shaped by personal journeys that influence how they cook, create, and connect through food, while also showcasing Nigeria’s richness and gastronomic heritage.
As the cooks step into the iconic MasterChef kitchen, they will face high-pressure tasks designed to test not only their cooking skills but also their resilience, innovation, and ability to rise above the heat. Their creations will be evaluated by esteemed judges Chef Eros and Chef Stone.
