Hello!!! So how was your weekend? Mine wasn’t bad…I didn’t get up to too much but seriously…I am becoming so boring these days…anyway, that’s another story! By the way, Happy Birthday to my sweetie, Ak. J whose birthday was yesterday (Sept 11)....MUAH! Luv ya!Well, I’m trying something a lil’ different this week so here goes…
I just luv and admire people who throw caution to the wind and pursue their passions…It inspires me soo much!
Tosan Jemide is Nigeria’s foremost cakemaker, sugarcrafter and confectioner. His cakes are considered masterpieces not only because they taste good, but they also look SPECTACULAR!
He is married to Dionne who works with him, writes articles for magazines and has a background in guidance counselling.
In addition to his cakemaking business, Tosan owns a restaurant/cafe (Le Saison) and a Training School. He also dedicates generous time and resources to youth charities.
I won’t say too much……take a look at the pictures of his cakes……
thanks to an anonymous commenter on naijagal’s blog for the website hookup!
And click on the pictures below to read a recent interview…
I really admire him. I’m sure when he was younger and told his friends he wanted become a baker…they must have laughed at him…knowing some people, they might have shaken heir heads and said 'it must be ‘spiritual’…lol…u know African elders now…don’t pretend…lol…but look at him now!And click on the pictures below to read a recent interview…
What do u think about the cakes?
What’s your passion? Do u think u could ever make a living from it?
Let us know!
Have a blessed week!
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ReplyDeleteAwwwwwwwwww, he is very creative and obviously talented!!!
I believe you can make a living from anything you have passion in, because that's what drives you!!....
Cool...I'm the anonymous commenter from Naijagal. Thanks for the credit. Tosan made my sister's wedding cake, that's how I heard of him, but I have to say I got the website addy from naijaryders.
ReplyDeleteI'm in loff with your site. I visit everyday. Keep up the goodwork! :)
Wow!!!!!!!!!!!! I am blown away by his creativity.....very nice!
ReplyDeleteSomeone once said this to me "Your Education will get you through a door but your talent (passion) will keep you in there". In a nutshell, pursue your passion with all you've got.
I take it you didn't see the link on one of my weddings' posts. Damn I better get over this hiatus before there'll be nothing else weddingy to talk about...lol
ReplyDeleteThe cakes are really nice looking and they look yummy.
ReplyDeleteTrusting wedding cakes, they are normally not the best tasting though. Too much flavour.
I like what Ehi above said: Someone once said this to me "Your Education will get you through a door but your talent (passion) will keep you in there". In a nutshell, pursue your passion with all you've got.
Well said.
love it love girl! Tosan is cool! lol
ReplyDeleteTotally impressive. hmm I want some o.. We need to learn to encourage talent cuzz frankly African parents need to understand NOT EVERYONE CAN BE A DOCTOR I MEAN FOR REAL lol!
ReplyDeletei always wondered who made those cakes!! they are great!!!
ReplyDeleteI love his cakes......although not very tasty and very expensive, it just looks great on display....he made my wedding cake and it was all the buzz.
ReplyDeletethe cakes look darn good. but quick questions, are those dolls on them edible?
ReplyDeleteOn the dream thing, its easy to say follow your passion blah, blah, blah but I believe you need a back up plan and that's where school comes in. When you have a secure 9-5 then you can gradually build your dream and if it gets to where you want then quit your job.
There are probably many Tosan's out there that never made it and they probably had passion too...
Men now I want cake :( the brotha knows his stuff, I wish the cake could be real now, men let me go n eat b4 I start yanning rubbish great post girl!
ReplyDeleteCake No.4 is my future Home!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI am not a cake person at all but i must say his work is aesthetically appealling. it makes me wanna remove my ban on cakes.
I guess there are the likes of him on our continent. the only reason we might not hear about them is the fact that many lack the P word!
mmm very nice....the guy is not bad looking either
ReplyDeleteWOT A BLOKE!!!...lol...the cakes r cute 2....:)
ReplyDeleteMakes me hungy.
ReplyDeleteBut really, I'm glad to see us (Naijas) doing great thangs.
But why does one groom have a Chinaman (Lebanese?) face? LOL ~ it's all good.
those are so beautiful..im so happy to see a naija chef/baker thats doing big things.
ReplyDeletehe just inspired me even more to work harder and become the best chef i can be.
i know when he was younger people use to try and put him down like they do to me but like he made it imma make it by the grace of GOD.
im so so so impressed.. d sky is d limit if u put ur heart at doing anything. God bless u tosan
ReplyDeletewow! wow! wooooooow!
ReplyDeleteTosan your cakes shld be preserved in a museum 'n' not be eaten. Where's your training school? I wanna learn.
Very Impressive and Inspiring, can't wait to check him out...
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Tosan Jemide is gifted.
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