It may have taken an intervention from a Hollywood star - but the Michelin Guide is slowly starting to recognise the rise of African cuisine in the fancy world of fine dining. 

Jennifer Zabasajja leaves the Johannesburg studio to visit Akoko - a  West African restaurant hitting the big time in London’s West End, and finds out who has more power: Will Poutler or the Michelin Guide.

Plus Bloomberg’s food editor Kate Krader tells Jennifer why African restaurants are suddenly having a moment.

It may have taken an intervention from a Hollywood star - but the Michelin Guide is slowly starting to recognise the rise of African cuisine in the fancy world of fine dining. 
Jennifer Zabasajja leaves the Johannesburg studio to visit Akoko - a  West African restaurant hitting the big time in London’s West End, and finds out who has more power: Will Poutler or the Michelin Guide.
Plus Bloomberg’s food editor Kate Krader tells Jennifer why African restaurants are suddenly having a moment.

Each week, Jennifer Zabasajja provides a deep dive into the business stories that shape Africa. Join Jennifer and our Bloomberg reporters as they lift the lid on the news driving the continent. 

Each week, Jennifer Zabasajja provides a deep dive into the business stories that shape Africa. Join Jennifer and our Bloomberg reporters as they lift the lid on the news driving the continent.

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Is Michelin finally starting to notice African cooking?

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