Seeletso speaks on being a celebrity chef

Poland-based chef, Joseph Seeletso is among few Batswana who went out and conquered foreign lands, becoming a celebrity in the process. Mmegi Correspondent, GASEBALWE SERETSE interviewed him about his success and experiences in the European country.

Mmegi: You are the first black celebrity chef in the European country of Poland; tell us about the journey that took you to where you are now.

Seeletso: Some television producers came into a restaurant where I was cooking and they loved the food. They were so impressed that they gave me a job proposal. I went to the studio to cook live for the first time and all went well and I was offered the job. It has been a challenge for me because it is a live programme and I am conducting it in Polish. Of course being the only black man on TV in Poland is a big plus for me. It helps to be recognised and remembered. I get a lot of feedback from my fans and I know that they also value me for my sense of humour and the bit of craziness that I present on air so its not only about my cooking skills and what I present on the plate. Getting into television and lasting is a different thing. It is not easy. Research made by the station shows I am one of the favourite chefs. A year ago I featured in a Polish commercial promoting Polish food on CNN international and this is another step as it is only the beginning for me.

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