A product of a family of diehard foodies, Tola Akerele’s love for culinary escapades runs deep. As the co-founder of Bogobiri House and founder of Orishirishi kitchen, her keen appreciation and passion for the Nigerian experience—music, food, art, and culture— are aptly demonstrated by the manner in which she has made it accessible to all. She embraces life with relentless energy and loves to travel in order to explore new cuisines and cultures. When not travelling, she can be found hosting dinner parties in her home, where her husband and children share her passion for food and communal experiences. Born in Lagos, Tola spent her formative years in Nigeria, but studied and worked in the United Kingdom for over twenty years before returning to the country of her birth. She is a proud indigene of Owo, Ondo State, Nigeria.