Graduate on MasterChef 'mentoring next generation'

A University of Wolverhampton graduate has said becoming a judge on MasterChef Nigeria is "about mentoring the next generation".

Tolulope Erogbogbo, also known as Chef Eros, graduated in 2009 with a degree in international business management.

During his time as a student in the UK he launched his first food venture, selling fried chicken to fellow students, which the university said was a sign of his "entrepreneurial drive".

Erogbogbo said becoming a judge on the programme was "more than a personal milestone, it's an opportunity to help shape how African cuisine is seen, understood, and respected on a global stage".

He added: "For me, it's about mentoring the next generation of chefs while celebrating the depth, creativity, and cultural richness of our food."

The graduate had established a "portfolio of successful ventures" including Eros & Gourmet and fine-dining concept Ilé Eros in Lagos, the university said.

It added Erogbogbo had become known for "reimagining traditional African dishes with contemporary techniques, earning him the nickname 'The Billionaire Chef' for his ambition to export African culture through food".

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