Street Foodz Naija Season 6 Bootcamp: Building the Next Generation of Street Food Entrepreneurs
The much-anticipated Street Foodz Naija Season 6 has officially kicked off with an intensive and inspiring bootcamp that gathered selected contestants from across Nigeria. Organized by FoodBayTV, this year’s edition of the show promises not only entertainment but also deep education and transformation for the contestants.
The bootcamp served as the perfect foundation for contestants to learn vital business, branding, and entrepreneurial skills that will help them thrive in and beyond the competition.
The bootcamp began with sessions led by industry experts who shared their knowledge on how to turn culinary passion into profitable ventures.
The first facilitator, renowned food business coach Osaretin Okao, opened the training with a comprehensive session on Food Costing Management and Running a Profitable Food Business. She emphasized the importance of understanding costs, pricing, and profit margins, encouraging contestants to treat their food stalls like real businesses rather than side hustles. Through practical examples and clear insights, she demonstrated how every successful vendor must balance creativity with sound financial planning.
Following this, branding strategist and business leader Charles Otudor took the stage with his session titled Personal Brand Guide. His class focused on the power of identity, storytelling, and self-awareness in business. He urged contestants to understand who they are as individuals and as brands, and how that clarity can help them build credibility and trust with customers. According to him, a strong personal brand is what transforms a vendor into a recognizable foodpreneur with loyal followers.
Adding even more depth to the discussions on branding, Ita Bassey, a seasoned brand communicator with Nigerian Breweries, delivered a captivating session on Branding a Successful Foodpreneur. He shared strategies on how food entrepreneurs can build brands that connect emotionally with customers and remain consistent across all touchpoints. His insights highlighted the importance of authenticity, storytelling, and differentiation, helping contestants see that branding goes far beyond a name or a logo.
Legal knowledge was not left out of the bootcamp. Barrister Kunle Idowu delivered a highly practical and enlightening session on Understanding the Legal Framework for Street Food Entrepreneurs – Building Correct Hustle. He explained the essential legal steps every vendor should take to structure and protect their businesses, from business registration under the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) and compliance with local food permits, to Lagos Food Safety certifications and NAFDAC approvals where applicable. He also discussed contracts, vendor agreements, intellectual property rights, and basic tax obligations such as TIN registration, personal income tax, and VAT. His message was clear: success in the street food business requires not just passion but also legal responsibility and structure.
To round off the series of impactful sessions, Courage Obayuwana, the Director of Street Foodz Naija, gave a heartfelt address to the contestants. Entering the room with music and excitement, he immediately lit up the atmosphere and reminded everyone why they were there — to learn, grow, and compete. His message encouraged contestants to broaden their horizons, explore new cuisines, and master the art of plating and presentation. He emphasized the importance of elevating street food to meet global standards while reminding them that although they may be friends, they are also competitors. His address was both motivational and grounding, leaving the contestants inspired and ready for the challenges ahead.
Throughout the bootcamp, it became clear that Street Foodz Naija is more than a competition — it is a platform for empowerment. Each speaker contributed to shaping a new generation of food entrepreneurs who understand that success comes from a combination of passion, discipline, knowledge, and professionalism.
Contestants left the sessions with a renewed sense of purpose and a clearer understanding of how to balance creativity with strategy.
This year’s bootcamp also reflects FoodBayTV’s continued commitment to promoting African food culture while empowering street vendors to grow into business owners who can compete on both local and international stages.
Through sessions like these, the platform continues to transform lives and inspire a new narrative around street food in Nigeria.
As Street Foodz Naija Season 6 officially begins, the excitement is only building. The bootcamp may have ended, but the real competition is just getting started, and fans can look forward to intense cooking battles, emotional stories, and unforgettable moments of creativity and passion.
Stay connected and follow all the action as it unfolds. Keep up with updates from FoodBayTV and Street Foodz Naija on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube. Street food in Nigeria has never looked more promising, and the journey to discovering the next great street food star has only just begun.
