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Lagos Restaurants: A Story of Migration

Uncooked Women
S1 E137:12
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On this episode, the uncooked women dig into one of their favourite things - restaurants that provide food they didn’t have to cook! We head to the Syrian Club, a restaurant and social club that’s been in Lagos since the 80’s, to speak with Tamer about migration into Lagos and all the food that has come with it. The restaurant industry has become a natural hub for the migrant population and these communities have not only changed the way Nigerians eat forever, they’ve also ushered in Afrofusion cuisine - a bold, African forward blend of the many influences on our homegrown staples. To tell us more about fusion and the future of West African food is Nkesi Enyioha, the executive chef of award winning restaurant - HSE Gourmet and her newly opened Afrofusion spot - OHURU

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