Complex | How Kwame Onwuachi Went From Selling Candy to Becoming a Top Chef in New York | Idea Generation @Complex | Uploaded September 2024 | Updated October 2024, 10 hours ago.
Nigerian-American chef Kwame Onwuahchi takes us on a journey from his childhood in Nigeria, to selling candy on the subway, to being crowned one of the top chefs in New York City and building his world famous restaurant Tatiana.
In this episode, Onwuachi sits down with Noah Callahan-Bever to discuss how he came up with the concept for Tatiana, his fears of failure, and how he found inspiration from President Barack Obama.
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Nigerian-American chef Kwame Onwuahchi takes us on a journey from his childhood in Nigeria, to selling candy on the subway, to being crowned one of the top chefs in New York City and building his world famous restaurant Tatiana.
In this episode, Onwuachi sits down with Noah Callahan-Bever to discuss how he came up with the concept for Tatiana, his fears of failure, and how he found inspiration from President Barack Obama.
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Subscribe to IDEA GENERATION’s The Spark Newsletter for creative entrepreneurs: ideageneration.substack.com
Subscribe to Complex on YouTube: youtube.com/c/Complex
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COMPLEX is a community of creators and curators, armed with the Internet, committed to surfacing and sharing the voices and conversations that define our new America. Our videos exemplify convergence culture, exploring topics that include music, sneakers, style, sports, and pop culture through original shows and Complex News segments. Featuring your favorite celebrities, authoritative commentary, and a unique voice, our videos make culture pop.
