Hussain Hassan Abakar
Hussain Hassan Abakar

Since winning the BBC’s β€˜The Great British Bake Off’ in 2015, Nadiya Hussain has gone from being the most famous British baker to being a columnist, author and television presenter. She has produced a popular documentary giving insight into Bangladesh, her country of origin, as well numerous TV cooking series and cookbooks. She has become a household name and an instantly recognizable face in the UK, Bangladesh and for Muslims worldwide. She was bestowed with the honour of being asked to produce a cake for the 90th birthday celebrations of the late HM Queen Elizabeth II and has also received an MBE for services to broadcasting and the culinary arts.

Source of Influence: Administration of Religious Affairs

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