Chef Dammy celebrates professional chef diploma success
Chef Dammy earns her Professional Culinary Art Chef diploma from HBS Lagos, marking a major milestone in her culinary career
Damilola Adeparusi, popularly known as Chef Dammy, has officially earned her Professional Culinary Art Chef diploma from the Hospitality Business School (HBS) in Lagos, Nigeria, marking a major milestone in her culinary career.
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The Ekiti-based chef completed the programme on a full scholarship sponsored by Horecabb Mentors, Ofadaboy, and the Ekiti State government.
Chef Dammy, who gained public attention during her cook-a-thon challenge in June 2023, celebrated the achievement on Instagram, expressing gratitude to her sponsors, supporters, and the Nigerian government.
She described the accomplishment as a turning point, writing that it formally recognises her as a professional chef.
The scholarship programme, which included five additional courses, was designed to produce highly skilled and well-rounded culinary professionals. HBS, ranked among Africa’s top hospitality schools and listed among the world’s top ten, provided an intensive platform for Chef Dammy to hone her skills.
“This is a moment of gratitude and reflection. To everything we’ve achieved in 2025, and the even greater things ahead. God bless HBS, my sponsors, my supporters, Nigeria, and me,” she said.
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Chef Dammy’s success underscores the growing recognition of Nigeria’s culinary talents and highlights the importance of mentorship, structured training, and institutional support in the country’s hospitality sector.
