Beauty Obásuyi
Canadian Chef
Beauty Obasuyi (born 10 July 1985) is a Canadian Chef. She is the founder of an African restaurant, Naija Jollof.[1] She is known for her philanthropic contributions to Nigerian community in Canada.[2]
Beauty Obasuyi | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 10, 1985 Benin City |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Occupation(s) | Chef, Businessperson |
| Years active | 2011-present |
| Known for | Longest Cooking Marathon |
| Website | https://beautyobssuyi.com/ |
Early life and Career change
Obasuyi was born in Benin City, Nigeria. Later in 2009 she moved to Canada with her family. She started her career as a real estate agent. In 2018, Obasuyi founded Naija Jollof,[3] An African restaurant in Westwood.[4][5] In recent years the restaurant has gained recognition through social media. Recently Obasuyi is attempting to break the Guinness World Record for 'Longest Cooking Marathon'[6] which was set by an Irish chef, Alan Fisher.[7]
References change
- ↑ Ogunwade, Rukiyat (2024-01-01). "Nigerian-born Canadian chef Beauty Obasuyi brings Naija Jollof to forefront". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2024-01-15.
- ↑ Ijewere, Esther (2024-01-02). "Beauty Obasuyi's Inspiring Journey In Canada: From Home Cook To Culinary Mogul - Women of Rubies". Retrieved 2024-01-15.
- ↑ "OPEN/CLOSED: Toronto Restaurant News October 13-19, 2022". Toronto Restaurants by Stephanie Dickison. 2022-10-13. Retrieved 2024-01-15.
- ↑ Reporter, Karon Liu Food (2021-07-03). "Mississauga's Naija Jollof is on a quest to give everyone a taste of jollof rice". Toronto Star. Retrieved 2024-01-15.
- ↑ TaazaTaren (2023-11-28). "Toronto's Food Scene Gets Spicy with Beauty Obasuyi". Taaza Taren. Retrieved 2024-01-15.
- ↑ "Brampton chef gunning to cook up a world record". Toronto. Retrieved 2024-01-15.
- ↑ Salman, Ameer Ali (2023-12-21). "Beauty Obasuyi Eyes Guinness World Record in 'Longest Cooking Marathon'". Markhor Times. Retrieved 2024-01-15.