Opeyemi Famakin: Nigerians Don't Know Their Food

Podcast: The Joey Akan Experience · Joey Akan/Úrú Collective

Opublikowano: 2026-08-03

Joey Akan sits down with food critic and cultural commentator Opeyemi Famakin for a conversation that goes far beyond restaurants and reviews. From his early days in journalism to becoming one of Nigeria’s most influential food voices, Opeyemi reflects on the journey that transformed his career and reshaped how Nigerians think about food. He explains why many Nigerians have a limited understanding of their own culinary heritage, how poverty influences food choices, and why documenting regional cuisines has become more important than ever. Opeyemi also shares stories from his travels across Nigeria and 16 countries, ex...