The Heritage We Serve | Antonella Ella Bella on Black Food & Culture

Antonella Ella Bella began cooking at eight. In this AfriWoman Chats interview, the Executive Chef and Founder of Urbanfusion by Ella joins Tchiyiwe Chihana to discuss Black food heritage, the influences behind their cooking and the story behind the business. From discovering recipes through library cookbooks to nutrition, family expectations and the responsibility of feeding people, Antonella reflects on the experiences that have shaped their approach to food. They also share their hopes for a space where Black food history can be explored and shared. Recorded for Black History Month on African Voices Radio, part of African Voices Platform. Share a dish or food memory that connects you to your heritage in the comments. Subscribe to African Voices Platform for more conversations exploring African and diaspora stories, culture and ideas. #AfriWomanChats #BlackFoodHeritage #AfricanVoicesPlatform #NigerianFood #AfricanFood #Blackfood