Diary of a Kitchen Lover- Nominated For Influencer (Entertainment and Lifestyle) Of The Year.

Tolani Tayo-Osikoya, popularly known online as Diary of a Kitchen Lover, is a Nigerian food blogger, recipe developer and culinary content creator. She runs a dedicated food website and an active Instagram channel where she publishes recipes, meal plans and food-story videos. Her platform grew from a passion project into a business offering meal plans, cooking tutorials and a studio booking service. She produces long-form recipe content and short social videos that regularly rack up high engagement from home cooks across Nigeria. She has been profiled for translating traditional Nigerian flavours into accessible everyday meals for busy households. Her work emphasizes technique, pantry-friendly recipes and practical meal prep. She monetises the brand through digital products, studio services and collaborations with food brands. Her content is widely shared and used as a learning resource by novice and experienced cooks alike. Diary of a Kitchen Lover is recognised for professionalising food content and making Nigerian home cooking more visible online.