CULINARY JOURNEY

NIGERIA

The world will not respect Africa until Nigeria earns that respect. The black people of the world need Nigeria to be great as a source of pride and confidence
— Nelson Mandela
 


Food is culture. With over 250 different ethnic tribes distributed across its three distinct environmental regions (savannas, tropical forests, and coastal wetlands), Nigeria’s culture is extremely rich.

Nigeria is positioned to take another leadership role in Africa. Pioneering the narrative of African food by bringing it to the forefront of the culinary world, making a bold statement that its food is worthy enough to stand side by side other more recognized cuisine in todays culinary world.

Chef’s journey explores this intricate and diverse foodways, telling the edible stories of Nigeria’s past, present, and future. Celebrating and presenting all of Nigerian cuisine was not only a question of patriotism but also a mandate; adding to the global culinary lexicon what Nigeria’s food culture has to offer for others to enjoy.