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Moyin Odeniran

Moyin Odeniran: biography, baking background and career. Explore the Moyin profile from The Great British Bake Off series 17.

Biography

Moyin Odeniran is an Essex political economy student and sprinter who joined The Great British Bake Off in 2026.

Moyin brings Nigerian ingredients into his baking while studying political economy and competing as a county-title-winning sprinter.

Known for

The Great British Bake Off series 17

Moyin Odeniran is an Essex political economy student and sprinter who joined The Great British Bake Off in 2026.[1][2]

Career highlights

  1. Career 1

    Baking from childhood

    Moyin began baking with his mother at five. By 14, he had learned macaronage, the mixing technique used to prepare macaron batter.[2]

  2. Career 2

    Nigerian flavour influences

    His Nigerian heritage informs his choice of ingredients. Grains of paradise and groundnuts are among the flavours he uses in his bakes.[2]

  3. Career 3

    Competitive sprinting

    Away from baking, Moyin competes as a sprinter. He has won an under-20 county title in the 100 metres.[2]

  4. Career 4

    Studying political economy

    He combines political economy studies with a part-time job and athletics. Global Political Thought is one of the seminar subjects mentioned in his programme introduction.[2]

  5. Career 5

    Music and other interests

    Moyin collects vinyl and enjoys fashion and comedy clubs. Afrobeats, R&B and conscious rap feature in the music he uses to prepare for races.[2]