Regina Askia To Host Reality Cooking Show, “Soup-A-Stars”
Veteran Nigerian actress, Regina Askia-Williams will be hosting a cooking competition for celebrities titled, “Soup-A-Stars”. The show will see celebrities and professional chefs battle each other, displaying culinary prowess, showcasing African recipes in a bid to promote healthy nutrition, diet choices, and in all to win the star prize.
The US-based actress, who is also a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), healthcare and educational activist, stated that the idea was borne out of illnesses like diabetes and high blood pressure which are on the rise in African communities and in diaspora.
Commenting on the project, Regina shared; “Africa has the largest trove of unprocessed and genetically unmodified hence the healthiest food varieties. It is our hope to showcase these foods to the world in our indigenous recipes. Soup-A-Stars cooking competition will teach the health benefits and nutritional value of our foods, improve knowledge on healthier cooking methods, promote healthier recipes and food choices, and promote indigenous chefs and their businesses.”
Celebrities like Ibinabo Fiberesima, Alexx Ekubo, Ayo Adesanya, Duchess Nena, have been selected as celebrity chefs. They are are calling on chefs to join their team to win the grand prize. The online voting will end in November and will produce four teams of celebrities and chefs.
The final round will be held December 6, 2019, at the Grand Atrium, Lekki, Lagos. All participants in the final round also get a chance to win a prize.
By: The Arubayi Keme
