Nigerian chef and food entrepreneur, Olaniyi Tumininu, better known as ChefT, has spoken about her journey to Islam, saying her decision was personal and not driven by public attention.
ChefT, founder of Homeoftastymeals and a graduate of Business Administration from the University of Lagos, made this known during an interview on The Morayo Show.
She said she converted to Islam 10 years ago but only began fully practising the religion nine years ago.
“I didn’t do it for clout, it was a personal decision I took 9 years ago,” she said.
She added that although she does not make a public show of her faith, she has always dropped hints, especially during Ramadan.
“I give people hint, every Ramadan I am always doing Iftar series, you will always find me talking about Islam,” she said.
ChefT also dismissed claims that her husband’s family influenced her decision, saying the journey was entirely hers.
“It was never a religion where if you want to marry our son, this is what you will practice, we are Muslims, we want you to understand the religion and then make a decision for yourself, she said, also adding that It was a decision she embarked on by herself, for herself,” she said.
She explained that her decision came after personal study and reflection.
“I picked up the Quran by myself, I started to read it by myself and I knew it was time to publicly share it.”
ChefT, whose food brand has grown into a recognised business, recently reflected on her spiritual growth in a post on Instagram.
“I am still a novice but I am definitely not where I started from. Allhamdulillahi,” she wrote on Tuesday.
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