EVERY GUEST FELT LIKE A VIP EVERY PLATE TOLD A STORY. LAGOS BOWED TO ITS QUEEN.
GREATRIBUNETVNEWS–Four Nights That Turned A Hotel Into A Shrine And A Chef Into A Legend
LAGOS, NOVEMBER 2026 – Lagos has seen parties. Lagos has seen power. Lagos has seen glamour.
But Lagos had never seen this.
For four nights, November 4 to 7, the Lagos Continental Hotel in Victoria Island stopped being a hotel. It became a pilgrimage. A theatre. A temple of taste.
Food lovers came from everywhere. Not just to eat. To witness. To be part of history. To say: I was there when the Queen came home.
Chef Adejoke “Joke” Bakare did not just bring Chishuru to Lagos. She brought her story. A self taught girl who left for the UK in 1999. A woman who started with a pop up in Brixton in 2020. A woman who conquered London, won Best Restaurant in London, then on February 5, 2024, made global history as the first Black female chef in the UK to win a Michelin Star.
And now she was home. In Lagos. In Victoria Island. On her own soil.
Every night was a memorable one. Every plate told a story. Every bite was memory, culture, pride, and fire.
And standing ovations. Again and again. Because Lagos knew it was watching greatness.
Behind it all, one man made sure the Queen got a royal welcome. Chief Host Christoph Schleissing, General Manager of Lagos Continental Hotel. With his warmth, his leadership, his obsession with world class standards, and alongside Richard Mutanda, Cluster Director of Sales and Marketing for Continental Hotels Nigeria, he turned hospitality into royalty.
The atmosphere was breathtaking. Elegant. Warm. Proudly African. Refined in every detail. Impeccable service. Flawless coordination. Every guest, from the first to the last, felt like a VIP.
It started as a residency. It ended as a legend.
Four nights. One Queen. A city transformed. Pure magic.
THE SUB-HEADLINE:
“Four Nights. One Queen. A City Transformed: Chef Joké Bakare’s Chishuru Homecoming at Lagos Continental Was Pure Magic”
THE ROYAL WELCOME:
“Standing ovations. A Michelin Star comes home—hosted in grand style by General Manager Christoph Schleissing and the Lagos Continental team.”
IT STARTED AS A RESIDENCY. IT ENDED AS A LEGEND:
“LAGOS, NOVEMBER 2026 – It started as a residency. It ended as a legend.”
THE FOUR DAYS:
“For four spectacular days, November 4–7, the Lagos Continental Hotel in Victoria Island became a pilgrimage center for food lovers, a theater of culture, and the proud home of THE HOMECOMING—the maiden Lagos appearance of Michelin-starred Chef Adejoké “Joké” Bakare and her world-acclaimed London restaurant, Chishuru.”
EVERY PLATE TOLD A STORY:
“Every night was a memorable one . Every plate told a story.”
THE CHIEF HOST:
“Behind this flawless success was Chief Host Christoph Schleissing, General Manager of Lagos Continental Hotel. His leadership, warmth, and commitment to world-class standards—alongside Richard Mutanda, Cluster Director of Sales & Marketing for Continental Hotels Nigeria—ensured the historic event received a truly royal welcome.”
THE WOMAN BEHIND THE LEGEND:
“The Woman Behind the Legend”
THE TRAILBLAZER:
“Chef Bakare is a true trailblazer. Largely self-taught, she moved to the United Kingdom in 1999 and opened Chishuru as a pop-up in Brixton in 2020. By 2022, it was named Best Restaurant in London by Time Out. On February 5, 2024, she made global history as the first Black female chef in the UK to be awarded a Michelin Star, later earning Chef of the Year at the National Restaurant Awards 2024.”
THE EXPERIENCE:
“The Experience”
THE ATMOSPHERE:
“The atmosphere was breathtaking—elegant, warm, proudly African, and refined in every detail. Under the direction of General Manager Christoph Schleissing, the hotel delivered impeccable service and flawless coordination that made every guest feel like a VIP.”
THE BOTTOM LINE: Every guest felt like a VIP. Every plate told a story. A Michelin Star came home, and Lagos will never forget the four nights its Queen returned.
In Their Own Words
Chef Adejoké Bakare:
“I love Lagos and its rich West African art, culture, and creativity. Bringing Chishuru home during one of the city’s most exciting creative weeks was incredibly special. The residency brought together the food cultures I grew up with in West Africa and my culinary journey since moving to London…”
“I was truly overwhelmed by the incredible response, the sold-out dinners, and the warmth with which Lagos embraced THE HOMECOMING. It was deeply rewarding to share our food, connect with our guests, and celebrate the richness and possibilities of African cuisine.”
Richard Mutanda, Cluster Director of Sales & Marketing:
“We were immensely proud to host Chef Adejoké Bakare and the internationally acclaimed Chishuru London at Lagos Continental. THE HOMECOMING represented more than an exceptional dining experience; it was a celebration of African culinary identity, creativity, and global recognition.”
“The overwhelming response and sold-out dinners reaffirmed Lagos’ appetite for world-class culinary experiences and reinforced our commitment to bringing extraordinary international hospitality to Nigeria.”
Lagos Continental: Where the World Comes to Shine
Whether hosting Michelin-starred culinary events, international masterclasses, or high-profile gatherings, Lagos Continental remains Nigeria’s premier destination for world-class hospitality.
To event organizers, global brands, and acclaimed creators worldwide: If you want the world to see you in Africa, bring it to Lagos Continental
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