By Peter Ejiofor
Lagos, Aug. 3, 2022: “O Setigo’’, MAGGI’s cooking competition, returns with 12 contestants competing for the N2 million grand prize this season, the sponsors, Nestles Nigeria Plc., owners of the Maggi brand have said.
Other prizes to be won include N1 million for the first runner-up, N500,000 Naira for the second runner-up and other cash and consolation prizes, Nestle said on Wednesday in Lagos.
“The exciting journey will kick off as the show premiers on Aug. 6, 2022. The 11 episodes of the show will air for 6 weeks on major TV stations, both terrestrial and cable.
“This season, two contestants were selected from each of the different auditions in Enugu, Akwa, Umuahia, Owerri, Asaba, and Port-Harcourt.
“Their meals will be judged by top celebrities; Noble Igwe, Alex Unusual and Uriel Oputa. Uzor Osimpka will anchor the show bringing her talent and deftness to create a lot of excitement for viewers.
“The show is a Meal-Master cooking competition organised by MAGGI Nigeria to further appreciate the Southern food culture,’’ it said in a statement.
It added that MAGGI Nigeria’s vision was to enhance creativity with local cuisine as the diversity of tasty traditional meals is one of the exciting parts of their culture largely embraced by Nigerians.
“The cooking show aims to encourage young Nigerians to explore exciting ways of cooking and enjoying the food they love, presenting the best of Southern dishes.
“The contestants will showcase their culinary prowess, entertain, and educate viewers at home on techniques they can use to cook mouth-watering delicacies.
“Season 2, in addition to the display of culinary expertise, will be thrilling and exciting. This season will be filled with suspense and creativity, as MAGGI has planned to take culinary expertise to another level,’’ Nestle said.
It noted that the show would showcase the use of fresh ingredients to ensure healthy nutrition and provide consumers with tips for maintaining healthy lifestyles.
“Don’t miss out on any episode this Season, catch all the action from the auditions to a grand finale on these stations:
• Trace Naija- Sat (7-7:30pm) & Sun (6-6:30pm)
• African Magic Igbo- Sat & Sun (7-7:30 pm)
• ROK 2- Sat & Sun (6-6:30pm)
• Isibido- Sat & Sun (7:30-8:00pm)
• Orient TV- Sat (8-8:30pm) & Sun (7-7:30pm)
• ABS Awka- Sun (8-8:30 pm)
• DBS Asaba- Sat (7-7:30pm) & Sun (7-7:30pm)
• MAGGI Nigeria on YouTube.
Nestlé Nigeria is one of the largest food and beverage companies in Africa. For over 59 years, the company has been delighting consumers around Nigeria by consistently delivering high-quality nutritious food.
With a staff strength of over 2,200 direct employees, three manufacturing sites, seven branch offices and a head office located in Lagos, the company produces and markets several iconic brands, including NESTLÉ PURELIFE, GOLDEN MORN, MILO, MAGGI and NESCAFÉ.
Nestlé’s purpose is to unlock the power of food to enhance the quality of life for everyone today and for generations to come.
