Nigerian woman breaks record as she wins international baking competition

A Nigerian lady is flying the country's flag high after she emerged winner of a popular cooking contest, "Great Canadian Baking Show."

The lady, identified simply as, Raufikat Oyawoye became the first Nigerian to win the competition. The show is in its 4th season.

The news of her victory was first announced by a Canada-based Nigerian named Tunde Omotoye on Twitter.

He wrote: "A Nigerian baker in Canada by name of Raufikat Oyawoye has won the Season 4 of “The Great Canadian Baking Show” that just concluded. "We stay winning."

Season 4 of The Great Canadian Show, according to Wikipedia, kicked off on February 14, 2021, with Raufikat crowned the winner on April 4, 2021 after 8 weeks of competition.

The contest which started in 2017 has never been won by a Nigerian.

A Nigerian baker in Canada by name of Raufikat Oyawoye has won the Season 4 of “The Great Canadian Baking Show” that just concluded.

We stay winning. pic.twitter.com/U748aTxBtH

— ‘Tunde Omotoye (@TundeTASH) April 20, 2021

... still persuading my wife to enter for this competition. Even my boss asked her to enter for this show, after seeing some of the Christmas cakes she made. She design some of the most creative and delicious cakes I have ever seen. #efizzycakes pic.twitter.com/6e1vBQTi2A

— Ike (@ikeimahia) April 21, 2021

I wish our country will see the potential in us. We just need basic infrastructures and good standard of living. We are good and hardworking people.????????????????

— Tim Abubakar (@timomayor2) April 21, 2021

@MBuhari see Nigerians winning abroad o. I say you and your likes wee nor make heaven in Jesus name...

— TosinTailor???? (@teeoluwatosin45) April 21, 2021

Thank you so much brother

— LaniOyawoyeSalami (@LaniSays) April 20, 2021