Morenikeji

7th Grade, Dakota County
2026 Spring Grantee

Morenikeji will participate in the Miss Juneteenth Minnesota pageant this June. She is excited to showcase her talents, build her confidence, and encourage other girls to recognize their own beauty and potential.

Morenikeji's bold dream is to own a Michelin-starred restaurant and become a world-renowned chef. She is already building her skills by cooking with her mother and learning both American and Nigerian dishes.

“My big dream is to own my Michelin star restaurant and be a world-renowned chef. I love to cook and get plenty of experience by cooking with my mom and learning both American and Nigerian cultural dishes.”