From Viral Jollof to Chef Stardom: Folashade’s Journey

Talk and Play by Laitan Adewunmi

Episode notes

On this episode of Talk and Play, we sit down with the incredibly talented and hardworking Folashade—a woman of many skills and passions! From being a personal shopper to a makeup artist and a natural host, she has always loved creating experiences for people. But today, she is best known as a chef and content creator, hosting exciting cooking events on social media.

Folashade’s journey to becoming a viral sensation started in 2024 when she made a simple yet iconic decision. The night Ghana lost a football match to Nigeria, she went home, cooked Jollof rice, and posted it on TikTok—then went to bed. By the time she woke up, she had gone viral! People from all over started asking her to teach them how to make different meals, and she hasn’t stopped since.

Now, Folashade has turned her passion for cooking into a thriving career ... 

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Podcast Jollof Rice Make-up artist Viral content creator