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African Young Chefs Competition hosts winners of The Future Awards Africa 2017

Winners of The Future Awards Africa (TFAA) 2017 were hosted to a dinner by the African Young Chefs Competition on Saturday, 24 February, 2018 at the Culinary Academy, Victoria Island, Lagos.

The event was a celebration of young talents and entrepreneurs driving the new African narrative, while also highlighting the impact of the Awards on their work and initiatives.

Led by Chef Tiyan Alile, creative director, Culinary Academy, said, “The African Young Chefs Competition is designed to recognise, reward talent, and encourage healthy competition among colleagues which is why we are glad to host the winners of The Future Awards Africa 2017”.

Speaking with guests, founding partner of The Future Project, Adebola Williams, reiterated the efforts of The Future Awards Africa in spotlighting young minds and change-makers on the continent, thereby driving their achievements as the true and authentic African stories.

“Strategically, young Nigerians are currently driving sustainable change in the country, where solutions are provided through creativity and participation in their communities, especially with business, media, education, agriculture. More importantly, winners of The Future Awards Africa represent the true revolution with the capability to place our continent at the forefront of the global market,” he said.

Speaking at the event, Bukonla Adebakin, The Project Lead, The Future Project explained the repositioning of the awards, stating that although the process can be tedious, the current change in the country demands that everyone driving change should be acknowledged and celebrated, even at the grassroots.

Winners also explained their exciting journey from emerging as a winner, and the impact of the awards over the past few months.

Chairman CWC Bukunyi Olateru-Olagbegi at TFAA exclusive dinner
Chef Tiyan Alile at TFAA exclusive dinner
Chris Kwekowe at TFAA exclusive dinner
Eromo Egbejule at TFAA exclusive dinner
Eunice Omole at TFAA exclusive dinner
Members of the culinary academy wit Adebola Williams
L-R COO, Ebonylife TV, Eunice Omole_ Founder The Future Awards Africa, Adebola Williams_ and Idia Aisien (2)
L-R Eromo Egbejule, Chris Kwekowe, Bukonla Adebakin, Olamide Bada and Bisola Borha at TFAA exclusive dinner
Jeffrey Okolo and Femi Bakre at TFAA exclusive dinner
Mimi Onalaja
Adeola Williams addressing guests at TFAA exclusive dinner
Anita Brows
Olamide Bada
Pass.ng team at TFAA exclusive dinner

Photos from TFAA exclusive dinner
Yagazie Eguare
Lady Biba at TFAA exclusive dinner

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