Decolonising The Way We Eat With Chef Moyo Akinbo of Atije
What if the future of Nigerian cuisine isn't about reinventing our food, but rediscovering what has always been ours?
To premiere season 2 of Uncooked Women, food writer Adaorah Oduah sits down with Chef Moyo Akinbo, founder of the Atije Experience and winner of the Kitchen Season 1, to discuss her journey from culinary school in Switzerland to becoming one of the leading voices reimagining West African dining.
From the moment she realized how misunderstood Nigerian food was on the global stage, Chef Moyo has been on a mission to tell our stories through indigenous ingredients and thoughtfully curated dining experiences that celebrate the richness of our culinary heritage.
If you've ever wondered what the Nigerian culinary world looks like, why our traditional ingredients matter, or how food connects us to history and community, this episode is one you won't want to miss.
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