Media entrepreneur, journalist, host of #WithChude, one of Africa’s most watched talk shows, and author of the Amazon bestselling memoir ‘How Depression Saved My Life’, Chude Jideonwo will be a keynote speaker at the Nigerian Food Summit 2026, holding on July 21–22, 2026, at the Landmark Event Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos. Widely regarded as Africa’s number one interviewer, Jideonwo joins leading voices from across the food, hospitality and creative industries for this year’s summit, themed “Gastronomy in Nigeria: Journey to Standardization,” a national conversation focused on strengthening Nigeria’s food ecosystem through innovation, culture, collaboration and global best practices.
As one of the summit’s featured speakers, Jideonwo will contribute to conversations exploring the intersection of the creator economy, culture and media, highlighting how compelling storytelling can elevate Nigerian cuisine beyond its borders and position it as a powerful cultural and economic asset. His session will examine the role media platforms, digital creators and authentic narratives play in amplifying African content, shaping perception and expanding opportunities for the continent’s creative and hospitality sectors.
The Nigerian Food Summit has become one of the country’s foremost gatherings of food professionals, policymakers, entrepreneurs, investors and innovators committed to advancing the future of Nigeria’s gastronomy. Chude Jideonwo’s participation shows the growing recognition that meaningful storytelling and media are essential to preserving culture, building industries and shaping global conversations. Through his work across #WithChude and the wider media landscape, he continues to demonstrate how powerful stories can influence industries, inspire communities and redefine Africa’s place on the world stage.
