KOREDE Alimi of Iskool Grills from Lagos claimed the title of Grand Champion at the first Jack Daniel’s Brothers of the grill Mastergriller competition held in Ikeja, Lagos on July 29th, 2017. He bested other contestants – Michelle Obiano of Zee 3three BBQ (Lagos regional winner), Ben Sighbo (Lagos regional winner) and Idris Yahaya (Abuja regional winner) of Homemade Grills to emerge the grand champion.
As Grand Champion, Korede will visit the Jack Daniel’s Distillery, as well as attending the Jack Daniel’s Invitational barbeque competition in Lynchburg, Tennessee, USA in October, 2017.
He had earlier received N750, 000 as the winner at the third regional stage of the competition in April.
The competition was judged via a voting process by the attending guests and renowned broadcaster/OAP Olisa Adibua, Chef Benedict, and Chef Stone.
The Brothers of the Grill Festival and Mastergriller competition aims to promote the growing grilling culture in Nigeria. Jack Daniel’s association with grilling has spanned over 25 years with The Jack BBQ Competition.