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Item 13: An African Food Podcast

134 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 18 ratings

A podcast on all things African food! Every other week, Host
Yorm Ackuaku delves into the world of African food chefs, curators and bloggers. Interviews with African food entrepreneurs cover new African cuisine, customer experiences, the role of social media in promoting African food and much, much more.

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Haitian Food & Drink with Chef Alain Lemaire

September 08, 2020 21:46 - 55 minutes - 51 MB

This week’s guest is award-winning Chef Alain Lemaire, Co-owner and Executive Chef of Sensory Delights, LLC and Arome Catering, both full service catering companies based out of South Florida and Haiti respectively. He is a native of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, where he first discovered his interest in cooking. Later on, he developed an increasing passion for food and foodservice which led him to attend the Culinary program at the acclaimed Johnson & Wales University. Thanks to his heritage and...

Spending Time in a Ugandan Kitchen with Sophia Musoki

September 01, 2020 19:09 - 43 minutes - 40 MB

This week’s guest is Sophia Musoki, a Ugandan food blogger, writer and photographer whose work through A Kitchen in Uganda has been instrumental in bringing Ugandan cuisine to the world. She has been featured on Cuisine Noir, CNN, City Press and many other publications.  Sophie has self published 3 e-books one of which won the Gourmand World Cookbook Award in 2015. Her blog has been nominated for the prestigious Saveur Magazine blog award in the food culture category. She is a strong advoca...

Liberian Food Culture with Dominique Tolbert

August 25, 2020 18:45 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MB

This week’s guest is Dominique Tolbert, entrepreneur and owner of TLBRT Hospitality & Mesean Spices. Dominique grew up in Maryland in a Liberian household, being introduced to the flavors of West African and Caribbean cuisine early on. Since then, her travels have taken her throughout the US and around the world, allowing her to explore and experience the cuisines of many cultures. The art of bringing food and people together started when hosting Sunday Dinner parties for friends in New Yor...

Season 4 Trailer

August 19, 2020 01:26 - 1 minute - 1.79 MB

Season 4 is finally here. Find out what to expect, including some major news! Follow Item 13 on social media: Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @item13podcast Don't forget to subscribe & leave us a review!

S3 E9.2: Creating Impact & Community through Food with Akudo Agokei - Part Two

March 13, 2020 04:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MB

Part 2 of our conversation with Chef Akudo wraps up Season 3! -- Nigerian-born, Akudo Agokei was self-taught for the first 2 years of his chef career, then went on to train at the Leith's Culinary School of Food and Wine. He went on to train and work at French and Moroccan fusion restaurant, Bistro Vadouvan, Putney, before venturing on to various other restaurants. He is currently the head chef and owner of Kedu Cookery School, a cookery school and chef training centre based in Walsall, W...

E35: Creating Impact & Community through Food with Akudo Agokei - Part Two

March 13, 2020 04:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MB

Part 2 of our conversation with Chef Akudo wraps up Season 3! -- Nigerian-born, Akudo Agokei was self-taught for the first 2 years of his chef career, then went on to train at the Leith's Culinary School of Food and Wine. He went on to train and work at French and Moroccan fusion restaurant, Bistro Vadouvan, Putney, before venturing on to various other restaurants. He is currently the head chef and owner of Kedu Cookery School, a cookery school and chef training centre based in Walsall, W...

E34: Creating Impact & Community through Food with Akudo Agokei - Part One

March 12, 2020 04:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MB

Nigerian-born, Akudo Agokei was self-taught for the first 2 years of his chef career, then went on to train at the Leith's Culinary School of Food and Wine. He went on to train and work at French and Moroccan fusion restaurant, Bistro Vadouvan, Putney, before venturing on to various other restaurants. He is currently the head chef and owner of Kedu Cookery School, a cookery school and chef training centre based in Walsall, West Midlands, UK, providing affordable training to aspiring chefs,...

S3 E9.1: Creating Impact & Community through Food with Akudo Agokei - Part One

March 12, 2020 04:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MB

Nigerian-born, Akudo Agokei was self-taught for the first 2 years of his chef career, then went on to train at the Leith's Culinary School of Food and Wine. He went on to train and work at French and Moroccan fusion restaurant, Bistro Vadouvan, Putney, before venturing on to various other restaurants. He is currently the head chef and owner of Kedu Cookery School, a cookery school and chef training centre based in Walsall, West Midlands, UK, providing affordable training to aspiring chefs,...

S3 E8: The Black Food Experience with Eden Hagos

February 18, 2020 07:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MB

Eden Hagos is a celebrated host, food writer, and founder of the media and events company, Black Foodie. She's an Ethiopian Canadian with a passion for African and Caribbean cuisine and hosts unique food events throughout Toronto. Her work and notable mentions have been featured in Chatelaine, Essence, Globe and Mail, Toronto Star, and CBC to name a few. Find Eden online: blackfoodie.co instagram.com/Edenthefoodie blackfoodie.bigcartel.com ---------------------------------------------- Fol...

E33: The Black Food Experience with Eden Hagos

February 18, 2020 07:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MB

Eden Hagos is a celebrated host, food writer, and founder of the media and events company, Black Foodie. She's an Ethiopian Canadian with a passion for African and Caribbean cuisine and hosts unique food events throughout Toronto. Her work and notable mentions have been featured in Chatelaine, Essence, Globe and Mail, Toronto Star, and CBC to name a few. Find Eden online: blackfoodie.co instagram.com/Edenthefoodie blackfoodie.bigcartel.com ---------------------------------------------- Fol...

S3 E7: Reflecting Back. Looking Forward.

February 04, 2020 18:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MB

On the show: My experience at #mbafoodcon Year of return perspectives Reflections on 2019 All the plans for 2020 Learn more about the Food Innovation Network and how you can support the upcoming food hall: https://foodinnovationnetwork.org/programs/ ---------------------------------------------- Follow Item 13 on Facebook , Instagram and Twitter. esSense 13 is on Facebook , Instagram and Twitter. Don’t forget to subscribe & leave us a review!

E32: Reflecting Back. Looking Forward.

February 04, 2020 18:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MB

On the show: My experience at #mbafoodcon Year of return perspectives Reflections on 2019 All the plans for 2020 Learn more about the Food Innovation Network and how you can support the upcoming food hall: https://foodinnovationnetwork.org/programs/ ---------------------------------------------- Follow Item 13 on Facebook , Instagram and Twitter. esSense 13 is on Facebook , Instagram and Twitter. Don’t forget to subscribe & leave us a review!

E31: Beyond Jollof Rice - Food Media & Representation with Vonnie Williams

November 12, 2019 08:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MB

Vonnie Williams is a first-generation Ghanaian-American and food writer. After diving in head-first into the world of food media working for a boutique PR firm, Vonnie was frustrated with the lack of minority representation in food media. She’s written for Food & Wine, TASTE and Edible Brooklyn, and is founded sincerelyvonnie.com, a food and culture website that serves as an unapologetic and sincere space to talk about her experiences. In her free time, Vonnie loves to cook the easiest d...

S3 E6: Beyond Jollof Rice - Food Media & Representation with Vonnie Williams

November 12, 2019 08:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MB

Vonnie Williams is a first-generation Ghanaian-American and food writer. After diving in head-first into the world of food media working for a boutique PR firm, Vonnie was frustrated with the lack of minority representation in food media.  She’s written for Food & Wine, TASTE and Edible Brooklyn, and is founded sincerelyvonnie.com, a food and culture website that serves as an unapologetic and sincere space to talk about her experiences.  In her free time, Vonnie loves to cook the easiest d...

S3 E5: Ivorian Food Culture with Yasmine Fofana, Afrofoodie

October 30, 2019 17:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MB

Yasmine Fofana is the pioneer when it comes to promoting the culinary scene of Côte d’Ivoire (West Africa).  She not only launched the 1st food blog of Côte d’Ivoire in 2012: “Journal d’une Foodie” now rebranded as “Afrofoodie”, she also launched Côte d’Ivoire's 1st Restaurant week: “Abidjan Restaurant Week”. Thanks to her continuous efforts in sharing the Ivorian culinary scene with the world, Yasmine was selected as a Mandela Washington Fellow 2016 under President Obama’s Young Africa Lea...

E30: Ivorian Food Culture with Yasmine Fofana, Afrofoodie

October 30, 2019 17:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MB

Yasmine Fofana is the pioneer when it comes to promoting the culinary scene of Côte d’Ivoire (West Africa). She not only launched the 1st food blog of Côte d’Ivoire in 2012: “Journal d’une Foodie” now rebranded as “Afrofoodie”, she also launched Côte d’Ivoire's 1st Restaurant week: “Abidjan Restaurant Week”. Thanks to her continuous efforts in sharing the Ivorian culinary scene with the world, Yasmine was selected as a Mandela Washington Fellow 2016 under President Obama’s Young Africa Lea...

S3 E4: Content Marketing for Food Businesses with Hey! Dip Your Toes In

October 15, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 45.7 MB

Eulanda and Omo are co-founders of Hey! Dip Your Toes In (HDYTI); an award-winning platform which promotes creative digital content with a focus on global travel and food culture. They have worked with leading brands including Coca-Cola, IBM, Etihad Airways, Uncle Ben's, and tourism boards around the world to create content to help tell their unique stories. Their work has been featured in Forbes, Lonely Planet, House of Coco, Culture Trip, Matador Network, CULTURS, Voyage, Blogosphere maga...

E29: Content Marketing for Food Businesses with Hey! Dip Your Toes In

October 15, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 45.7 MB

Eulanda and Omo are co-founders of Hey! Dip Your Toes In (HDYTI); an award-winning platform which promotes creative digital content with a focus on global travel and food culture. They have worked with leading brands including Coca-Cola, IBM, Etihad Airways, Uncle Ben's, and tourism boards around the world to create content to help tell their unique stories. Their work has been featured in Forbes, Lonely Planet, House of Coco, Culture Trip, Matador Network, CULTURS, Voyage, Blogosphere maga...

E28: Sierra Leonean Food with Maria Bradford, Maria Bradford Kitchen

October 01, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 57.6 MB

Maria Bradford was born in Freetown, Sierra Leone and now lives in Kent, England. She started cooking when she was 9 years old and has always loved cooking for her friends and family. When growing up in Sierra Leone, the dominant career advice was to become an accountant. Until her early 20's, she'd convinced herself that this was the career path for her. She studied for an accounting degree and worked in various finance roles and was unhappy and unfulfilled. Cooking is her calling. She lea...

S3 E3: Sierra Leonean Food with Maria Bradford, Maria Bradford Kitchen

October 01, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 57.6 MB

Maria Bradford was born in Freetown, Sierra Leone and now lives in Kent, England. She started cooking when she was 9 years old and has always loved cooking for her friends and family. When growing up in Sierra Leone, the dominant career advice was to become an accountant. Until her early 20's, she'd convinced herself  that this was the career path for her. She studied for an accounting degree and worked in various finance roles and was unhappy and unfulfilled. Cooking is her calling. She lea...

E28: Sierra Leonean Food with Maria Bradford, Maria Bradford Kitchen

October 01, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 57.6 MB

Maria Bradford was born in Freetown, Sierra Leone and now lives in Kent, England. She started cooking when she was 9 years old and has always loved cooking for her friends and family. When growing up in Sierra Leone, the dominant career advice was to become an accountant. Until her early 20's, she'd convinced herself  that this was the career path for her. She studied for an accounting degree and worked in various finance roles and was unhappy and unfulfilled. Cooking is her calling. She lea...

S3 E2: Introducing Nigerian Food to New Audiences with Lilian Ryland, Naija Buka Seattle

September 17, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 63.5 MB

This week, I chat with owner & head chef at Naija Buka Seattle, a Nigerian food company based out of Kent, Washington State. Her goal is to introduce everyone to the awesomeness of Nigerian dishes. In this episode, we discuss our mutual love/like relationship with Seattle and Lilian's: Journey from Nigeria to Seattle Early cooking experiences with her grandma back home in Nigeria First job in the US working at Nordstrom and how she transitioned into a culinary entrepreneur   Participati...

E27: Introducing Nigerian Food to New Audiences with Lilian Ryland, Naija Buka Seattle

September 17, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 63.5 MB

This week, I chat with owner & head chef at Naija Buka Seattle, a Nigerian food company based out of Kent, Washington State. Her goal is to introduce everyone to the awesomeness of Nigerian dishes. In this episode, we discuss our mutual love/like relationship with Seattle and Lilian's: Journey from Nigeria to Seattle Early cooking experiences with her grandma back home in Nigeria First job in the US working at Nordstrom and how she transitioned into a culinary entrepreneur Participati...

E26: We're Back for Season 3!

September 10, 2019 04:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MB

We’re Baaaack!! In this episode, I share: What I’ve been up to all summer, including a MAJOR move New podcast format for Season 3 (let me know what you think!) Opportunity for food entrepreneurs Plans for the rest of the year - NY peeps take note ;) Thank you to all who supported the Taste of Foutta Djallon events. Full list of partners here: https://www.tasteoffouttadjallon.com/ Tickets for the UNGA side event in NY, on Monday September 23: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/building-an...

S3 E1: We're Back!

September 10, 2019 04:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MB

We’re Baaaack!!  In this episode, I share:  What I’ve been up to all summer, including a MAJOR move New podcast format for Season 3 (let me know what you think!) Opportunity for food entrepreneurs  Plans for the rest of the year - NY peeps take note ;) Thank you to all who supported the Taste of Foutta Djallon events. Full list of partners here: https://www.tasteoffouttadjallon.com/ Tickets for the UNGA side event in NY, on Monday September 23: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/building-an...

Replay: An Introduction to Item 13, An African Food Podcast

September 02, 2019 04:00 - 9 minutes - 6.53 MB

Replaying our very first episode where host and founder of esSense 13, Yorm Tagoe, shares her vision for the podcast and what you should expect from each episode. Learn more about her personal background and her why for starting esSense 13 and then Item 13 . Follow Item 13 Podcast on Instagram and Twitter esSense 13 is on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter Don’t forget to subscribe & leave us a review!

Summer Replay: Ghanaian Food Entrepreneurship with Jay Gyebi, Mukasechic

August 27, 2019 04:00 - 57 minutes - 39.6 MB

Mukase Chic is a culinary entrepreneur with food blogging & styling, catering, a food bank and food events under her entrepreneurship umbrella. Mukasechic believes African flavour and spices is the best in the world. A Mandela Washington Fellow, she’s written food articles for most Ghanaian magazines, and been featured on CNN Africa and Buzzfeed. Find Mukasechic: https://www.instagram.com/mukasechic Follow Item 13 on Facebook , Instagram and Twitter. esSense 13 is on Facebook , In...

Summer Replay: Getting Customer Experience Right with Maureen Atebawone

August 20, 2019 04:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MB

Maureen Atebawone, a customer experience specialist, is the founder of Bawoni Consult. After studying in Ghana and Canada, respectively, she made the permanent move to Ghana in 2015 and decided to set up her consultancy to address the rampant lack of service quality in Ghana's hospitality industry. With a focus on Food & Beverage and Lodging businesses within the hospitality industry, Bawoni Consult focuses primarily on providing operational consulting and resources to SMEs within the indu...

Summer Replay: Healthy Eating the African Way with Cordialis Msora-Kasago

August 13, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 42.1 MB

We're sharing YOUR favorite episodes from the past two seasons, all August long in a #SummerReplay13 series. This week, we're replaying the powerful conversation with Cordialis Msora- Kasago, an internationally recognized Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and media spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. A Zimbabwean by birth, she is a firm believer in the impact of cultural diets and lifestyles for positive health outcomes. Through her nutrition consultancy, The African...

Summer Replay: African Food Flavors with Freda Muyambo, My Burnt Orange

August 06, 2019 04:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MB

We're sharing YOUR favorite episodes from the past two seasons, all August long in a #SummerReplay13 series. First up, is the conversation with Freda Muyambo, a food blogger and writer with expertise in African cuisine and a passion for sharing African culture through food. She often describes herself as having a pan-African palate, having been born and raised in Botswana to Ghanaian parents and traveling extensively across Africa. She has explored culinary cultures across the broad and bol...

Bonus: Fulani Nomadic Dining with Chef Fatmata Binta

April 23, 2019 04:00 - 30 minutes - 13.8 MB

Ahead of our upcoming worldwide tour with Chef Binta, replaying this episode that sheds light on her African food story. Hope to catch you at A Taste of Foutta Djallon later this year. ----- Promoting “Fulani Cuisine to the World”, Fatmata Binta was born and raised in Freetown, Sierra Leone to first-generation Sierra Leonean Fulanis of Guinean descent. She describes herself as the Fulani Chef, a classic nomad. She has traveled to several continents and has worked with many African chefs. C...

E25: Season Two Recap and Final Thoughts

April 16, 2019 04:00 - 7 minutes - 3.39 MB

Thank you for supporting and listening all season! Fan of the podcast? Please rate AND review us wherever you listen. ---- Sign up on A Taste of Foutta Djallon website to find out more about the tour and when we'll come to your city: https://www.tasteoffouttadjallon.com/ Get your tickets for Afros and Audio: afrosandaudio.com

S2 E10: Season Two Recap and Final Thoughts

April 16, 2019 04:00 - 7 minutes - 3.39 MB

Thank you for supporting and listening all season! Fan of the podcast? Please rate AND review us wherever you listen. ---- Sign up on A Taste of Foutta Djallon website to find out more about the tour and when we'll come to your city: https://www.tasteoffouttadjallon.com/ Get your tickets for Afros and Audio: afrosandaudio.com

S2 E9: Exploring African Coffees with Amani Kiflemariam

April 09, 2019 04:00 - 46 minutes - 21.2 MB

Amani Kiflemariam was born in Eritrea and grew up in the Sudan and the UK with a deep appreciation for the social and economic significance of coffee within Habesha culture (Eritrea and Ethiopia, the birthplace of coffee). Amani worked in Finance in London before putting her talents into building Amatte that not only promotes African heritage but also benefits those small-lot farmers who nurture this precious crop. Named after her grandmother, whose name means ‘lead by example’ in her native...

E24: Exploring African Coffees with Amani Kiflemariam

April 09, 2019 04:00 - 46 minutes - 21.2 MB

Amani Kiflemariam was born in Eritrea and grew up in the Sudan and the UK with a deep appreciation for the social and economic significance of coffee within Habesha culture (Eritrea and Ethiopia, the birthplace of coffee). Amani worked in Finance in London before putting her talents into building Amatte that not only promotes African heritage but also benefits those small-lot farmers who nurture this precious crop. Named after her grandmother, whose name means ‘lead by example’ in her native...

E23: South African Winemaking with Ntsiki Biyela

March 26, 2019 04:00 - 41 minutes - 19.2 MB

Ntsiki Biyela grew up in Mahlabathini, a rural village in Kwazulu Natal. Having spent a year as a domestic worker, she was awarded a scholarship to study winemaking in 1999. She graduated in 2003 from Stellenbosch University and joined boutique winery Stellekaya Wines the following year. Ntsiki’s ambition to create her own wines grew following a collaboration with Californian winemaker, Helen Kiplinger, as part of the Wine for the World initiative. She has consulted in France, making win...

S2 E8: South African Winemaking with Ntsiki Biyela

March 26, 2019 04:00 - 41 minutes - 19.2 MB

Ntsiki Biyela grew up in Mahlabathini, a rural village in Kwazulu Natal. Having spent a year as a domestic worker, she was awarded a scholarship to study winemaking in 1999.  She graduated in 2003 from Stellenbosch University and joined boutique winery Stellekaya Wines the following year.  Ntsiki’s ambition to create her own wines grew following a collaboration with Californian winemaker, Helen Kiplinger, as part of the Wine for the World initiative.  She has consulted in France, making win...

S2 E7: Mental Health & Wellness with Dr. Carol Mathias-O'chez

March 12, 2019 04:00 - 53 minutes - 24.7 MB

Dr. Carol Mathias-O’chez is an Psychologist passionate about helping people thrive in all areas of their life. With a Doctorate and Masters in Educational Psychology and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, her in-depth knowledge of learning and teaching, based on developmental and psychological theories provides an understanding of how people think, learn and behave.  She focuses on solution-focused therapy aimed at helping children, teenagers, young adults and adults break unhealthy cycles, ...

E22: Mental Health & Wellness with Dr. Carol Mathias-O'chez

March 12, 2019 04:00 - 53 minutes - 24.7 MB

Dr. Carol Mathias-O’chez is an Psychologist passionate about helping people thrive in all areas of their life. With a Doctorate and Masters in Educational Psychology and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, her in-depth knowledge of learning and teaching, based on developmental and psychological theories provides an understanding of how people think, learn and behave. She focuses on solution-focused therapy aimed at helping children, teenagers, young adults and adults break unhealthy cycles, ...

S2 E6: Moroccan Food with Nargisse Benkabbou

February 26, 2019 05:00 - 37 minutes - 17 MB

Nargisse Benkabbou was raised in Brussels, where she grew up in a strongly food-oriented family that continually nurtured her connection with her roots and country of origin, Morocco. After living in Brussels and Paris, Nargisse moved to London to pursue her education in Politics only to realize that her love for cooking and food was a real passion. After training at Leiths (layth) School of Food and Wine, she started blogging and sharing her Moroccan recipes 'with a twist'. Her work curren...

E21: Moroccan Food with Nargisse Benkabbou

February 26, 2019 05:00 - 37 minutes - 17 MB

Nargisse Benkabbou was raised in Brussels, where she grew up in a strongly food-oriented family that continually nurtured her connection with her roots and country of origin, Morocco. After living in Brussels and Paris, Nargisse moved to London to pursue her education in Politics only to realize that her love for cooking and food was a real passion. After training at Leiths (layth) School of Food and Wine, she started blogging and sharing her Moroccan recipes 'with a twist'. Her work curren...

S2 E5: Nigerian Food Business with Tokunbo Koiki

February 12, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 27.9 MB

Tokunbo Koiki is the founder of Tokunbo's Kitchen, an award-winning food brand bringing a taste of Nigeria to the world. A passionate believer in the power of food to bring people together, she is a leading voice for West African cuisine with regular press features including on BBC and Virgin, and has curated events on food, entrepreneurship and diversity with Google and Facebook. Find Tokunbo's Kitchen online: www.tokunboskitchen.com Follow Item 13 on Facebook , Instagram and Twitter. es...

E20: Nigerian Food Business with Tokunbo Koiki

February 12, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 27.9 MB

Tokunbo Koiki is the founder of Tokunbo's Kitchen, an award-winning food brand bringing a taste of Nigeria to the world. A passionate believer in the power of food to bring people together, she is a leading voice for West African cuisine with regular press features including on BBC and Virgin, and has curated events on food, entrepreneurship and diversity with Google and Facebook. Find Tokunbo's Kitchen online: www.tokunboskitchen.com Follow Item 13 on Facebook , Instagram and Twitter. es...

E19: Healthy Eating the African Way with Cordialis Msora-Kasago

January 15, 2019 05:00 - 59 minutes - 27.4 MB

Cordialis Msora- Kasago is an internationally recognized Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and media spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. A Zimbabwean by birth, she is a firm believer in the impact of cultural diets and lifestyles for positive health outcomes. Through her nutrition consultancy, The African Pot Nutrition, Cordialis aims to close the gap in health disparities through evidence-based and relatable diet and lifestyle guidance for people of African descent. ...

S2 E4: Healthy Eating the African Way with Cordialis Msora-Kasago

January 15, 2019 05:00 - 59 minutes - 27.4 MB

Cordialis Msora- Kasago is an internationally recognized Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and media spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. A Zimbabwean by birth, she is a firm believer in the impact of cultural diets and lifestyles for positive health outcomes.  Through her nutrition consultancy, The African Pot Nutrition, Cordialis aims to close the gap in health disparities through evidence-based and relatable diet and lifestyle guidance for people of African descent.  ...

S2 E3: Public Relations for Your Food Business with Ronke Lawal

January 01, 2019 05:00 - 54 minutes - 25 MB

Ariatu Public Relations Founder, Ronke Lawal, was born in Hackney, East London. Having graduated with honours from Lancaster University and the University of Richmond Virginia (USA) with a degree in International Business (Economics), she started her own PR and Communications business in 2004. Ariatu PR works with small businesses, start ups and entrepreneurs using PR tactics and tools to enhance their brand visibility, reputation and media presence.  The firm works with clients in a range ...

E18: Public Relations for Your Food Business with Ronke Lawal

January 01, 2019 05:00 - 54 minutes - 25 MB

Ariatu Public Relations Founder, Ronke Lawal, was born in Hackney, East London. Having graduated with honours from Lancaster University and the University of Richmond Virginia (USA) with a degree in International Business (Economics), she started her own PR and Communications business in 2004. Ariatu PR works with small businesses, start ups and entrepreneurs using PR tactics and tools to enhance their brand visibility, reputation and media presence. The firm works with clients in a range ...

S2 E2: Plantain and Veganism with Tomi Makanjuola

December 18, 2018 05:00 - 43 minutes - 19.8 MB

Tomi Makanjuola is a London-based vegan chef, blogger and writer who grew up in Lagos, Nigeria and moved to the UK in her teens. After going vegan while at the University of Oxford, she founded 'The Vegan Nigerian', a platform for sharing plant-based recipes and resources inspired by her cultural heritage. Tomi’s latest cookbook, Plantain Cookbook, is now available on Ama and listeners can get 20% off the ebook using the discount code PLANTAIN13 at checkout via: http://www.vegannigerian.com...

E17: Plantain and Veganism with Tomi Makanjuola

December 18, 2018 05:00 - 43 minutes - 19.8 MB

Tomi Makanjuola is a London-based vegan chef, blogger and writer who grew up in Lagos, Nigeria and moved to the UK in her teens. After going vegan while at the University of Oxford, she founded 'The Vegan Nigerian', a platform for sharing plant-based recipes and resources inspired by her cultural heritage. Tomi’s latest cookbook, Plantain Cookbook, is now available on Ama and listeners can get 20% off the ebook using the discount code PLANTAIN13 at checkout via: http://www.vegannigerian.com...

S2 E1: Inside a Sudanese Kitchen with Omer Eltigani

December 04, 2018 05:00 - 49 minutes - 22.8 MB

Omer Eltigani is a cook and author, currently working on Sudan's first cookbook. Previously a hospital pharmacist, Omer felt a lack of representation in Sudanese food online and in the UK so wanted to do something about. He hopes to use food as a learning tool to broaden people's horizons about Sudan, which is often associated with negative press. Find the Sudanese Kitchen online: www.sudanesekitchen.com www.instagram.com/sudanesekitchen www.facebook.com/thesudanesekitchen Follow Item 1...

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