Thekitchenmuse

Bukie Akinmade, professionally and popularly known as “The Kitchen Muse,” is a Nigerian self-taught chef, businesswoman, content creator, and recipe developer known for creating authentic Nigerian recipes.

Bukie began her career as a teacher after studying design and visual communications at the University of Salford in Manchester, United Kingdom. She also worked in corporate settings, including the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and Barclays, while running a catering business that fed office workers daily.

In 2016, Bukie launched her YouTube channel and blog, where she began sharing simple, accessible cooking hacks, recipes, and step-by-step guides for Nigerian dishes. Eventually, she launched her digital cooking show, “Bukie’s Kitchen Takeover,” and served as a judge on Nigeria’s ‘MasterChef.’

In 2017, she was awarded the Eloy Award for Female Chef of the Year and has partnered with brands like Quaker, Maggi, and Guaranty Trust Bank in her content creation journey.