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‘Our People Belong’: Chefs Putting African Food on the Map in the US Share Their Journey
By SG Editor·
Gabrielle Ghermandi, Ethiopian-Italian singer and ethno-musicologist, shares insights during a cultural discussion panel.
At the recent 2024 Essence Festival of Culture, the magazine organized a panel of acclaimed chefs, who have been instrumental in bringing African cuisines to American diners. Having battled the fear of the unknown, these creative culinary geniuses have faced daunting challenges, but their efforts are paying off with increasing numbers of converts clamoring for more.