The stage is set for the inaugural season of MasterChef Nigeria, as ten home cooks prepare to battle for culinary supremacy and a grand prize of ₦73 million.
The highly anticipated show, a local adaptation of the globally renowned MasterChef franchise, will premiere on April 26, 2026, airing on Africa Magic Showcase and Africa Magic Family.
The contestants, drawn from diverse backgrounds across Nigeria, are set to make history as the first cohort to compete for the coveted MasterChef Nigeria title. They include:
- David Emmanuel (24, Magboro), a content creator
- Demi Akingbe (30, Ikoyi), an entrepreneur and food content creator
- Derry Nnonyela (29, Ikeja), a finance administrator
- Fads Segun (29, Lagos), a renewable energy expert
- Favy Bessan (26, Shomolu), a content strategist
- Isabella Adediji (38, Ikeja), a managing director and media personality
- Loye Oyedotun (31, Abuja), a corporate lawyer
- Margaret Akpan (42, Lagos), a domestic staff member
- Pearl Agbajem (30, Lekki), a cloud kitchen manager
- Preye Fadase (34, Lagos), an entrepreneur and food vendor
The contestants will face intense, high-pressure culinary challenges designed to test their creativity, resilience, and technical skills. Their dishes will be judged by renowned chefs Eros and Stone.
According to organisers, the show will blend storytelling, culture, and culinary innovation, highlighting Nigeria’s rich food heritage while pushing the boundaries of modern cuisine.
Produced by Primedia Group, the programme is backed by major brands including Power Oil as headline sponsor, alongside Indomie, Dano Milk, Malta Guinness, Golden Penny, among others.
The 13-episode season will air every Sunday at 7 p.m., with repeat broadcasts scheduled midweek.
With its mix of talent, storytelling, and competition, MasterChef Nigeria is poised to redefine food-focused television entertainment in the country.
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