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

Chef Dammy gained public recognition following her failed cook-a-thon attempt in June 2023.

The Ekiti-based chef completed the programme after gaining a full scholarship from Horecabb Mentors, Ofadaboy, and the Ekiti State government.

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.

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.