UEA student named Wingstop's top fan in nationwide search

A Norwich student has been crowned the ultimate fan of Wingstop <i>(Image: Wingstop)</i>
A Norwich student has been crowned the ultimate fan of Wingstop (Image: Wingstop)
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A nationwide search has crowned a Norwich student as a the ultimate fan of a chicken wing chain.

Prosper Chidakwa, a 20-year-old student who studies economics at the University of East Anglia, was named the first-ever founding member of Wingstop UKI’s new loyalty programme, Flavour Club, by rapper AJ Tracey.

To earn the title, fans were invited to post TikTok and Instagram videos showing their devotion to the brand, with some taking on challenges and creating original raps to AJ Tracey’s tracks.

Prosper Chiakwa started a challenge of visiting every Wingstop in the UK (Image: Dave Benett/Hara Kaur/Dave Benett/Getty Images for Wingstop UKI)

Mr Chidakwa’s entry stood out for his ongoing mission to visit every Wingstop in the UK.

The winner, who has already visited more than 60 of the 105 in the UK, officially opened the Flavour Club at House Party Soho in London on Thursday.

"Becoming the founding member of the Flavour Club represents just how much I love the brand," Mr Chidakwa said.

"What started as a simple idea of going to different Wingstops across the country has led to an opportunity to represent the brand I love - nothing could have planned me for this.

Flavour Club was launched in London with a night of music and food (Image: Dave Benett/Hara Kaur/Dave Benett/Getty Images for Wingstop UKI))

"I am excited to see where the Wingstop journey goes next."

The Flavour Club is Wingstop UKI’s new loyalty programme, with free food, exclusive drops and members-only experiences.

"Prosper was the clear winner for me," AJ Tracey, who is best known for hits such as Ladbroke Grove and Thiago Silva, said.

"The dedication he is shown is next level - you can tell he is a real Wingstop fan.

More than 300 fans and friends of the brand joined Prosper and AJ Tracey for the eventMore than 300 fans and friends of the brand joined Prosper and AJ Tracey for the event (Image: Dave Benett/Hara Kaur/Dave Benett/Getty Images for Wingstop UKI))

"He came with the passion and put the work in, so it’s only right he takes the crown as Wingstop Flavour Club’s founding member.

"Congratulations, Prosper!"

In addition to lifelong founding member status, he will receive £5,000 to support his creative ambitions and will host a private party for up to 50 friends at his local Wingstop.

The American chain opened its first restaurant in Norwich, at Chantry Square, in July last year.

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