FoodBay TV’s Street Foodz Naija, a docu-reality cookery series celebrating Nigerian street food, will return for its fifth season.
The upcoming season, entitled ‘Love and Street Food’, will be presented in conjunction with the Lagos state ministry of youth and social development, according to a statement released on Monday.
“This season, in collaboration with the Lagos State Ministry of Youth and Social Development, promises to be a remarkable journey through the heart of Nigerian cuisine,” it reads in part.
“Theme: “Love and Street Food” Our theme for this year, “Love and Street Food,” encapsulates the profound connection between culinary traditions and human relationships.”
The statement added that the grand prize for this season’s winner is N10 million, along with scholarships and other rewards for the 14 contestants.
“The ultimate winner of Street Foodz Naija Season 5 will receive a cash prize of N10,000,000,” it reads.
“This prize is intended to provide a significant boost to the winner’s culinary career, offering them the opportunity to further their passion and continue making an impact in the food industry.
“In addition to the grand prize, 14 contestants will receive scholarships from the Hospitality Business School (HBS), SME toolkit, and other valuable consolation prizes.”
The new season will showcase varied candidates, inspirational stories, and difficult culinary challenges while honoring Nigeria’s rich cuisine culture.
At a press conference in Lagos, Femi Ogundoro, CEO of Maxima Media Group, the proprietors of FoodBay TV, announced the opening of entries for this year’s event.
Ogundoro also said that entries shut on September 23 and the main tournament begins in October. He stated that the grand finale will be held on November 16.
This season’s judges include culinary blogger Chef Tolani, Chinonso ‘Aproko Doctor’ Egemba, and cuisine consultant Opeyemi Famakin, with influencer Enioluwa Adeoluwa serving as host.
To apply, street food sellers must create a video explaining why they deserve to appear on the show.
Videos should be sent to 09128365311 via WhatsApp or posted on social media tagging @streetfoodznaija and @foodbaytv and using #streetfoodznaijaS5 and #streetfoodznaijaentry hashtags.
Below are photos from the press briefing:
