We all watched Hilda Baci take the word “chef” to a whole new level. Before her feat, there were a lot of talented chefs in existence, but did we truly know their worth? Now we know that cooking takes a lot of creativity and time.
However, for the longest time, cooking was not seen as such a big deal. After all, isn’t it the same thing you, your mum, sister, wife, and a few thoughtful men do at home?
If you caught a glimpse of Hilda Baci’s record breaking moment, then your attitude towards the profession as a whole must have taken a turn.
Not only did she cook for the longest time in world history, but according to the spectators who bothered to taste her food, every meal tasted brilliant.
Source: Tspices Kitchen
This successful feat of hers has motivated so many people along the African globe and has brought to light the store of amazing African chefs we can emulate.
If you would like to join this bandwagon of amazing chefs, or you would like to try out a few new recipes for yourself and your family. Here is a list of African chefs you should be following this 2024.
Top 20 African chefs you need to follow in 2024
Many people have taken up their desire for cooking quite seriously as of 2023, and we are bound to see many more names join this list this year. You will be excited to note that there will be even more men added to the list this year. That says a lot about our cultural appropriation as a people. Now, ready or not, here is the list;
- Izunna Dike: The good-looking Izunna, Popularly known as Reasoning and Seasoning or Cook with Izunna, won the hearts of many last year and got many followers. You can find his creative recipes both on Instagram and TikTok @cookwith_izunna.
- Karelle Vignon-Vullierme: This Senegalese beauty specializes in food blogging but is dynamite in the kitchen as well. You can take a look at her recipes on her Instagram page: @karellevv
- Chef Fregz: Gbubemi Fregene also known as Chef Fregz . You must have seen him in cooking competitions such as Knorr Taste Quest.
- Alex Oke: Alex Oke is known for his bakes confections. You may even say that they are his weakness. You can find his mouthwatering food on his Instagram page: alexcooksfood.
- Sisi Yhemmie: Who does not know Yemisi? The popular cookbook author who specializes in food treats and meals for kids. Yes, she takes her job as a mom, author and chef, and you should check her out. Her Instagram is @sisi_yemmie.
- Delicious foods: Winifred Nwania is a food and lifestyle blogger, and her passion has created a successful culinary enterprise. Her recipes can be found on YouTube or Instagram @ zeeliciousfoods.
- Chef Lola’s Kitchen: Mrs Lola is a food lover and food writer who creates authentic Nigerian dishes just for the love of it. If you would like recipes that remind you of home or you are interested in Nigerian cuisine, you can check her recipes @cheflolaskitchen on Instagram and YouTube.
- Chef Chi: Chioma Avril Rowland does not need any introduction, does she? Our famous wife dabbles in cuisine, and you can see her love for it on her social media page @thechefchi.
- Carlos Azikwe: This is one silent artiste who does it just for pure love. You can find his artsy cuisines on his Instagram page @snickety_lemoine.
- Tspices_Kitchen: Tosin Samuel is an author, entrepreneur and skilled food stylist. You can follow her @tspices_kitchen.
- Chefmaame: Maame Boakye incorporates her Ghanaian roots into all her dishes to create a beautiful Afro-Caribbean fusion. You can follow her on chefmaame_.
- Rapahel Duntoye: A connoisseur of French cuisines, you can follow him @lpmlondon on Instagram.
- Benedict Okozu: An expert in Italian cuisines, he merges his Nigerian roots with his expertise to create a wonderful fusion. You can follow him @chef_benedict
- Tolu Erogbogbo: You may know him as Chef Eros. He mentors youths at the GTbank food and drink fair and is considered one of the best chefs in West Africa. You can find him @chefero.
- Gbugbemi Fregene: Chef Fregz may be the best chef in Nigeria for a long time to come. You can catch his brilliance @chef_freggz.
- Abiola Akanji: Abiola Akanji is the founder of Red Dish Chronicles Culinary School and is popularly known as Chef Stone.
- Joseph Odoom: Joseph merges African ingredients into his renowned pastries, moulding them into mouthwatering desserts. He especially loves to introduce the world to his Ghanaian roots through his food. You can follow him @chefjosephodoom.
- Saikou Bojang: If you want to follow a chef with much experience or you would like to try some Gambian cuisine. Then Saikou Bojang is your guy.
- Shelina Permalloo: Shelina is a TV chef and restaurateur who specializes in Mauritian food. Follow her @shelinacooks.
- Hilda Baci: Hilda Baci is one of the most recognized chefs in Africa at the moment. You can follow her at Hilda Baci official either on Instagram or TikTok.
