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  • Chef Dammy graduates from culinary school

    Chef Dammy graduates from culinary school

    Damilola Adeparusi, popularly known as Chef Dammy, has officially earned a Professional Culinary Art Chef diploma from the Hospitality Business School (HBS) in Lagos, Nigeria.

    The Ekiti-based chef completed the programme on a full scholarship sponsored by Horecabb Mentors, Ofadaboy, and the Ekiti State government.

    Chef Dammy’s graduation marks a significant milestone in her culinary career, following her widely publicised cook-a-thon attempt in June 2023.

    In an Instagram post, she expressed gratitude for the opportunity to learn from a top-tier institution, acknowledging the support of her sponsors, supporters, and the Nigerian government.

    Read Also: Aftermath of cook-a-thon challenge broke me – Chef Dammy

    She wrote, “It’s safe to say Chef Dammy is officially a professional chef. Grateful to have graduated from the best hospitality school in Nigeria, first in Africa and among the top 10 in the world. Cheers to the grace of God and the favor of men that have brought me this far.

    “To everything we’ve achieved in 2025, and to the even greater things ahead. God bless HBS. @hbshotelschool_lagos. God bless my sponsors. God bless my supporters. God bless Nigeria. And God bless me”.

    The scholarship program, which includes five additional courses, aims to produce well-rounded chefs.

  • Chef Dammy denies cooking ‘largest pot of beans’

    Chef Dammy denies cooking ‘largest pot of beans’

    Chef Dammy has denied rumours that she’s planning to cook the largest pot of beans after Hilda Baci broke the record for the largest serving of jollof rice.

    Dammy, a student at the Hospitality Business School in Lagos pursuing a professional culinary diploma on a full scholarship, clarified speculation about her plans in a social post.

    She stated that she has no intention of attempting to break a record for cooking the largest pot of beans.

    She said: “Some of my classmates are still telling me that, ‘Dammy, do you truly want to cook beans?’ Like, no! Why would I do that?” 

    Dammy congratulated Hilda on her achievement, calling it a win for Nigeria and African countries.

    “I’d like to send a very big congratulations to Ms. Hilda for the just completed project of cooking the biggest pot of jollof rice to feed thousands.

    “Congratulations to Nigeria as a whole too, because this is a win for everybody in Nigeria, to all the African countries,” Chef Dammy said.

    The Ekiti chef, who shot into the limelight after her 2023 cook-a-thon attempt, further thanked those who have continued to support her.

    She expressed gratitude to those who have helped her grow and promote her culinary career.

    Read Also: Chef Dammy enrol in culinary, hospitality school

    “I would just like to say thank you to everybody that has been supporting me, to everybody that has been fighting on my behalf online, to my school mothers, to everybody, and to everybody that has helped in my growth and promotion, that has been supporting me financially,” she said.

    Chef Dammy revealed that her 2023 cook-a-thon attempt went viral unexpectedly, catching her off guard.

    She said the sudden surge in attention led to a harsh backlash, with her facing intense cyberbullying and emotional distress.

    Dammy confessed to feeling overwhelmed and broken, stating that the online criticism was just a fraction of the real-life bullying and assault she endured.

    “Even the cook-a-thon, I didn’t know it was going to be viral. I didn’t even tell my parents about it; they just saw me. I was shocked to see myself on social media,” she said in that interview.

  • Chef Dammy enrol in culinary, hospitality school

    Chef Dammy enrol in culinary, hospitality school

    Chef Damilola Adeparusi, popularly known as Chef Dammy, has expressed gratitude to supporters and well-wishers as she enrolled in a culinary school in Lagos. 

    She shared a photo in her school uniform, recalling the moment she first wore it and received compliments from her peers.

    Determined to be a professional chef, Dammy extended her appreciation to Governor Oyebanji and his wife Dr. Olayemi Oyebanji for their unwavering support. 

    She captioned the post:  “My first time in school Uniform as a Proper Pro. Chef in the making. I ran back into the hostel to go and blush. Being my first time in the school uniform, so when I stepped out of the hostel “I started hearing Chef Dammy you’re finally wearing the uniform, so fine!!” so I ran back inside, took selfies and started blushing again.

    “A big thank you to the @ofadaboy and the CEO @hbshotelschool_lagos for making this a reality.( I could remember the day I called the CEO ‘Principal…). A big thank you to my darling Lawyer, she’s just too amazing.

    “I would like to express my deepest gratitude to His Excellency, Governor @biodunaoyebanji , and Her Excellency, Dr. @yemiboyebanji , for their unwavering support thus far.

    “A big thank you to all my Anonymous supporters, and to everyone still following and rooting for me!( my anonymous supporters are shy)

    “A big shoutout to everyone who made my week fun, my school mother @ekiskitchen_foods and everyone at HBS. God bless HBS. God bless Ekiti
    God bless Lagos. And God bless Nigeria”.

    Chef Dammy, a native of Ekiti State, embarked on a 120-hour cookathon in her hometown of Ilupeju, Ekiti, starting on June 9, 2023.

    Read Also: Why we arrested Chef Dammy – Police

    Over four days, she prepared over 100 dishes, captivating the attention of Nigerians nationwide and sparking mixed reactions on social media.

    While some questioned her ability to handle the financial demands and complete the challenge, others admired her resilience.

    Chef Dammy’s attempt followed Hilda Baci’s record-breaking 93-hour, 11-minute cook-off, which broke the previous record set by Indian chef Lata Tondon.

    Chef Dammy aimed to break the Guinness World Record in the most extended cooking category with a 120-hour target, adding to the wave of culinary achievements inspired by Hilda Baci’s feat.

  • Ekiti govt sues Chef Dammy’s pastor, demands N10 million damages

    Ekiti govt sues Chef Dammy’s pastor, demands N10 million damages

    The Directorate of Citizens Rights (DCR) from the Ministry of Justice in Ekiti State has filed a lawsuit on behalf of Ekiti-born Chef Damilola Adeparusi, popularly known as Chef Dammy against Pastor Jeremiah Adegoke and the Ekiti State Police Command for alleged infringement of the chef’s rights.

    The DCR is also seeking compensation of N10 million for damages on behalf of the student chef.

    The Nation reported that chef Dammy rose to fame after her unsuccessful cook-a-thon challenge to break the Guinness World Record in June.

    The DCR also asked the court that a restraining order be enforced to prevent Adegoke and the police from re-arresting Chef Dammy.

    The lawsuit was filed barely a week after Chef Dammy was reportedly arrested on the order of Adegoke, who was her pastor.

    Adegoke is the head pastor of Spirit Word Global Mission, an Ekiti-based church that reportedly sponsored Chef Dammy’s record-making cook-a-thon.

    The controversy between Chef Dammy and her pastor started in October, after the 24-year-old raised alarm over alleged relentless threats and intimidation from individuals whom she tagged “people of God” and her pastor.

    Read Also: Ekiti monthly IGR hits N1b

    The 300-level Mass Communication student of the Federal University, Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) said that she had been threatened and bullied, making her living in constant fear for her life.

    The exact bone of contention between the chef and her once-supportive pastor is still vague and their dispute appears to have been a fallout of the failed cook-a-thon.

    Following Chef Dammy’s public outcry, Adegoke, in a letter signed by his lawyers, Bisayo Sule & Co legal practitioners, dated 23 October 2023, demanded a retraction of the alleged defamatory statement on social media, an apology on two widely read national dailies and payment of a sum of N22 million for damages.

    He gave Chef Dammy seven days to comply with the demands or risk being sued.

    However, in the suit filed by DCR on November 24, Chef Dammy was named as the applicant, Adegoke and Ajewole Samuel, the Ekiti State Commissioner of Police, and the Assistant Inspector General of Police, Zone 17 Akure, were named respondents.

    The lawsuit seeks a declaration that the continued harassment, molestation, threat of arrest, and intimidation by the pastor, and the Nigerian police, infringes on the applicant’s fundamental human rights.

  • Why we arrested Chef Dammy – Police

    Why we arrested Chef Dammy – Police

    The police on Thursday, November 23, arrested Damilola Adeparusi, popularly known as Chef Dammy following a petition filed against her by a cleric, Prophet Adegoke Jeremiah, a.k.a Billion Dollars Prophet, The Nation has learnt.

    Chef Dammy was arrested and interrogated by operatives of the Police AIG Zone 17 in Akure.

    Confirming the reports, the spokesperson for Zone 17, DSP Hakeem, explained that the police received a petition against Chef Dammy and she was invited by the police.

    Also, the Zone in a terse statement on ‘X’ said: “A complaint was received by the office of AIG Zone 17 via a written petition against chef Dammy.

    “She was then invited for interrogation which she honoured today as she came with a female staff from the office of Her Excellency, the First Lady of Ekiti State. Dammy was later released to her as the investigation will continue.

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    “We assure you all that justice will be served without prejudice.”

    DSP Hakeem stated that Dammy honoured the invitation and was thereafter granted administrative bail after providing a surety.

    Also, The Nation learnt that Chef Dammy is expected to report back today at the Zone for further interrogation.

    The Nation reports Chef Dammy had raised the alarm over alleged relentless threats and intimidation from individuals whom she tagged “people of God” and her pastor, Adegoke Jeremiah, a.k.a Billionaire Dollar Prophet.

    Chef Dammy shot into the limelight when she began her cook-a-thon ‘test run’ on 11 June and continued until 15 June, cooking over 100 pots of food during her four-day kitchen stint.

    Many believed she aimed to beat Hilda’s feat, confirmed by the Guinness Book of World Records.

    However, she said it was a test run as the 120-hour cook-a-thon was to push her abilities rather than aiming to break any record.

    It is still unclear what seems to be the bone of conflict between the chef and her once-supportive pastor, but Chef Dammy promised to open the can of worms soon.

  • Chef Dammy arrested, granted bail

    Chef Dammy arrested, granted bail

    Twenty-two -year-old Nigerian chef Damilola Adeparusi, popularly known as Chef Dammy, was arrested and granted bail by the police in Ondo state on Thursday.

    Her arrest has since set many tongues wagging on social media platforms.

    The Nation reports Chef Dammy had raised the alarm over alleged relentless threats and intimidation from individuals whom she tagged “people of God” and her pastor, Adegoke Jeremiah, a.k.a Billionaire Dollar Prophet.

    Chef Dammy shot into the limelight when she began her cook-a-thon ‘test run’ on 11 June and continued until 15 June, cooking over 100 pots of food during her four-day kitchen stint.

    Many believed she aimed to beat Hilda’s feat, confirmed by the Guinness Book of World Records.

    However, she said it was a test run as the 120-hour cook-a-thon was to push her abilities rather than aiming to break any record.

    It is still unclear what seems to be the bone of conflict between the chef and her once-supportive pastor, but Chef Dammy promised to open the can of worms soon.

    Read Also: Pastor files N20million lawsuit against Chef Dammy

    Recall that her cook-a-thon was aired via the church’s Facebook page.

    Chef Dammy had said the public outcry was just a glimpse of what she must have encountered these past months, as she promised to keep her fans updated.

    Raising the alarm on Thursday evening, Social media commentator, Oluyemi Fash in a Twitter post said: “I have information that Chef Dammy has been arrested by men of the @PoliceNG AIG zone 17 in Akure for a petition against her by her pastor, that police station has a history of extremely corrupt practices and I am speaking from personal experience.

    “I urge the families of Chef Dammy to speak out in case the right of Dammy is abused at any point. cc: @Princemoye1”

    In another terse update after two hours, he said: “Chef Dammy has been released on bail.”

    Also reacting, the Presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) in the 2023 election Omoyele Sowore said: “This is exactly what is wrong with the @policeng, instead of focusing on its primary mandate of fighting crime, it has reduced itself to a force for hire.

    “How do you detain a young student for challenging a pastor who’s oppressing her? How? The @policeng in Akure must release Chef Dammy with immediate effect!”

  • Pastor files N20million lawsuit against Chef Dammy

    Pastor files N20million lawsuit against Chef Dammy

    The Ekiti-born Chef, Damilola Adeparusi, also known as Chef Dammy, is reportedly facing a N20 million lawsuit from her pastor.

    This legal action comes in the wake of recent public disputes between the two, where the chef had raised concerns about threats to her life.

    Just days ago, she had publicly revealed certain details about the pastor, including his sponsorship of her Cook-a-Thon event, which was aimed at breaking Hilda Baci’s record.

    In her recent post, she expressed concerns about her safety and warned that her pastor should be held responsible if anything were to happen to her.

    Read Also: Hold my pastor responsible if anything happens to me – Chef Dammy

    In a surprising reaction, the founder of Spirit World Global Mission, Prophet Jeremiah Adegoke has taken legal action against Chef Dammy.

    Via a petition written by his lawyers, the pastor expressed surprise at what he considered a defamatory statement by the chef.

    He has demanded a retraction of the defamatory statement and is being asked to pay the sum of Twenty million naira (20,000,000) for damages.

  • Hold my pastor responsible if anything happens to me – Chef Dammy

    Hold my pastor responsible if anything happens to me – Chef Dammy

    Damilola Adeparusi aka Chef Dammy, has alleged her pastor who financed, her cook-a-thon attempt, is after her life and should be held responsible if anything happens to her. 

    Chef Dammy alerted the public her life was in danger as she is living in fear.  

    She claimed that she has been living in constant fear and nearly died a few days ago.

    Read Also: I’m living in constant fear, Chef Dammy cries out

    She revealed that for months after her cook-a-thon, “men of God” threatened, cursed, and ridiculed her.

    Spilling more details, she wrote on Instagram:

    “I’ll be having an interview in Lagos soon.

    And I’m ready to let everything out once I get back.

    “But in case anything happens to me; Adegoke Jeremiah A.K.A Billion Dollars Prophet, hold him responsible, he told me to prepare for war and we are both on it.”

  • I’m living in constant fear, Chef Dammy cries out

    I’m living in constant fear, Chef Dammy cries out

    Ekiti-born Damilola Adeparusi aka Chef Dammy has opened up on fear of attacks after attempting to break the Guinness World Records for the longest cooking hours by an individual.

    Chef Dammy disclosed how “men of God” threatened, cursed and insulted her for months after her cook-a-thon.

    According to her, she has been living in constant fear and nearly died a few days ago.

    She wrote: “By the time we are done with you, you will not be able to stand on your feet again”

    this was from the acclaimed “people of God”. Among many of the countless insults, curses, threats and bullying.

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    Now, I understand the content of 1 Peter 4:17, Surely judgment will begin from the house of God.

    “The first time the man of God tried to challenge my God he failed, then he told me to prepare for war.

    “But these are the people of God,

    Are they not supposed to be Godly?

    “Assuming I had died a few days ago; people would’ve understood better what I’ve been facing, by the testimony of those around me.

    But I’ll still try and bind my piece because it is a testimony that others can learn from.

    “I know about gods

    that is why I chose the undefeatable God. Surely they shall gather,

    but they that be with me are more than they that be with them.

    “I’ve been in constant fear for my life.

    Countless times they’ve tried to destroy me as promised,

    but with God I keep moving as if nothing ever happened.

    “Shouldn’t we have gotten over this?

    I mean it’s 4 months already,

    guess you will not stop until I stop breathing? I’ll try to update this piece, while I try to hold onto my peace”.