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| Chef Imoni |
By Editor
Months after her widely celebrated Street Food Outreach captured the attention of food lovers across Kano, Chef Imoni has revealed that she has been quietly laying the foundation for the next phase of her culinary journey.
In an exclusive interaction with Nworisa Michael's Blog, the fast-rising chef disclosed that while public activities may have slowed, significant work has been taking place behind the scenes, including plans to establish a permanent walk-in and sit-out restaurant.
According to her, the proposed space will allow her to properly serve customers while bringing her long-held vision to life. Until then, she said she remains committed to taking and delivering food orders online.
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| Mouthwatering meals by Chef Imoni |
Reflecting on the impact of the Street Food Outreach, Chef Imoni described the event as a turning point for her brand, noting that it significantly increased public awareness of her work and introduced her to a wider audience.
"The impact was huge," she said. "A lot of people now know my brand and know me as a chef."
She also revealed that the event opened new doors for collaborations and business opportunities, including partnerships with professionals she had previously worked with, while expressing optimism that even greater opportunities lie ahead.
Although she declined to reveal details of upcoming projects, she hinted that supporters should expect exciting surprises in the months ahead.
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| Cake made by Chef Imoni |
Asked about her long-term ambition, Chef Imoni said she hopes to build a culinary brand with national and international recognition, drawing inspiration from globally acclaimed Nigerian chef Hilda Baci. While she said she currently has no plans to pursue record-breaking feats, she dreams of creating a brand that attracts food lovers from far and wide simply to experience her meals.
Despite the progress, the entrepreneur admitted that funding remains her greatest obstacle.
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| Cakes, Chin-chin by Chef Imoni |
Laughing as she spoke, she dismissed the common perception that her growing popularity means financial comfort.
"People think I have money," she joked. "I don't have money. The biggest challenge is funding because I need resources to build the brand the way I've always envisioned it."
Speaking to young people hoping to build careers in the culinary industry, Chef Imoni stressed that passion is the most important ingredient for success.
According to her, those who venture into business solely for financial gain often lose motivation when challenges arise, whereas genuine passion provides the resilience needed to keep going despite obstacles.
The chef also confirmed that she is developing several new food concepts and customer experiences but chose to keep the details under wraps for now, promising that they would be unveiled at the appropriate time.
Beyond serving meals, Chef Imoni said her greatest aspiration is to create opportunities for others by mentoring, equipping and empowering young people with practical culinary skills that can become sustainable sources of income.
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| Children cake, spring roll, samosa, etc |
She pointed to her previous community outreach initiatives as evidence of her passion for giving back, adding that she sees enormous untapped potential within society.
Expressing gratitude to those who have supported her journey, Chef Imoni thanked God, her dedicated team, volunteers, partner brands, event hosts, financial supporters, entertainers and members of the Brigade Quarters community in Nasarawa LGA Kano state for believing in her vision and contributing to the success of the Street Food Outreach.
"I appreciate everyone who has stood by me from the beginning," she said. "Every encouragement, every partnership, every contribution has brought me this far. The journey is just beginning, and I hope everyone continues to walk this path with me."
With a permanent restaurant in the works, fresh culinary ideas on the horizon and a vision rooted not only in food but also in community empowerment, Chef Imoni appears determined to ensure that her next chapter leaves an even greater mark than the last.
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