With Nigeria’s Adejoke Bakare earning her first Michelin Star for her restaurant Chisuhuru, OkayAfrica takes a look at the other African chefs that have broken into Michelin stardom. Having a Michelin Star is one of the highest achievements any chef could wish on their restaurant. Considered the holy grail of the culinary world, Michelin Stars have been awarded to fine dining establishments since 1926. A criteria that includes vital elements like the quality of ingredients, the harmony of flavors, and the mastery of techniques as published on the Michelin Guide website, this sought-after rating can catapult restaurants and chefs into global limelight. However, the rating is specifically for the restaurant, according to the Michelin Guide website. “There’s no such thing as a Michelin-starred chef,” it says. “Having worked in a Michelin-starred restaurant or even owning a string of three-starred establishments doesn’t make one a Michelin-starred chef - because the term doesn’t technically exist.” There are three categories of Michelin star ratings: One Star is awarded to restaurants using top-quality ingredients. Two Stars are awarded when the personality and talent of the chef are evident in their expertly crafted dishes. Three Stars, the highest award, is given for the superlative cooking of chefs at the peak of their profession.   Read More: https://www.okayafrica.com/african-chefs-michelin-star/