Joined by the most interesting people in West African gastronomy, award-winning food writer, Adaorah Oduah, digs into food, culture, and everything in between.
Elevating Nigerian Hospitality One Bite at a Time with Chef Wu and Chef Vee
Chef Wunmi Durosimi-Etti and Chef Victoria Cole are hospitality connoisseurs with culinary careers that have spanned London to Lagos, and together they’re on a mission to elevate the standards for private dining and hospitality in Nigeria.
In this episode, they speak about what hospitality truly means and how service and emotion are at the very centre of it. They also discuss the state of fine dining in Lagos and the philosophies that guide their respective hospitality practices.
Watch this episode on YouTube to gain more insight into what it looks like to build a culinary business in Nigeria.
25 Aug 2026
The Future of Nigerian Food with Atim Ukoh a.k.a Afrolems
Food innovator, Atim Ukoh, started Afrolems as a blog to promote her food business, but it quickly became a launchpad for her career.
Years later, it would put her on the radar of Anthony Bourdain’s team, giving her and her mother, Iquo Ukoh, the chance to be part of a culturally significant moment in the story of Nigerian food on screen.
This episode feels like a love letter to Nigerian food. Atim shares the lessons she has learnt from the cuisine, how her mother and grandmother have been enduring influences in her love for food, and what being featured on Anthony Bourdain’s Parts Unknown meant to her.
Watch the full episode to hear how Atim Ukoh built Afrolems, and the experiences that have shaped her journey with Nigerian food.
11 Aug 2026
Home-grown Hospitality and 10 years of HSE Gourmet with Chef Nkesi Enyioha
10 years ago, Chef Nkesi officially launched HSE Gourmet, her restaurant that serves gourmet comfort food classics inspired by her travels - think aromatic Pho, indulgent Mac & Cheese and a hearty Beef Pot Pie .
What initially started as a private catering service, expanded into a cafe when she got a kitchen space and, as an afterthought, added a small sitting area to function as a restaurant.
That small space became HSE, a homegrown staple in the Lagos’ dining scene. Today she’s also the co-executive chef of Sabor, and formerly Ohuru.
In this episode, Adaorah Oduah and Chef Nkesi talk about her journey as a pioneer in Nigeria’s food space, her approach to fusion cuisine, and how reinventing herself has always been on her own terms.
Watch the full episode to hear the story behind HSE Gourmet and the evolution of one of Lagos’ most interesting culinary entrepreneurs.
4 Aug 2026
Decolonising The Way We Eat With Chef Moyo Akinbo of Atije
What if the future of Nigerian cuisine isn't about reinventing our food, but rediscovering what has always been ours?
To premiere season 2 of Uncooked Women, food writer Adaorah Oduah sits down with Chef Moyo Akinbo, founder of the Atije Experience and winner of the Kitchen Season 1, to discuss her journey from culinary school in Switzerland to becoming one of the leading voices reimagining West African dining.
From the moment she realized how misunderstood Nigerian food was on the global stage, Chef Moyo has been on a mission to tell our stories through indigenous ingredients and thoughtfully curated dining experiences that celebrate the richness of our culinary heritage.
If you've ever wondered what the Nigerian culinary world looks like, why our traditional ingredients matter, or how food connects us to history and community, this episode is one you won't want to miss.
This episode is available on YouTube (https://youtu.be/B2u4Azno73A). Listen, watch, and subscribe.
11 Apr 2025
‘That’s Chef Wu, To You’ with Wunmi Durosinmi-Etti a.k.a Chef Wu
Chef Wunmi Durosinmi-Etti discusses moving her Afro-Caribbean catering business to Lagos and improving Nigerian hospitality, in an interview with Ada and Lamisko.
2 Apr 2025
‘Fonio is For the Girls’ with Cobi-Jane Akinrele
Cobi-Jane Akinrele discusses her work with The Aké Collective to empower Nigerian female farmers through increased access to fonio in an interview with Ada and Lamisko.
6 Mar 2025
‘Let Her Cook!’ with Jumoke Toyobo a.k.a Chef TYB
Chef Jumoke Toyobo discusses her culinary journey from London restaurants to creating immersive dining experiences, highlighting the art of eba in this interview with Ada and Lamisko.
18 Feb 2025
‘In the Supper Club, We All Fam’ with Funmilade Taiwo a.k.a Chef FT
Chef Funmilade Taiwo discusses his journey from product designer to chef, highlighting his contemporary Nigerian dining experiences and supper club in Toronto in an interview with Ada and Lamisko.
9 Feb 2025
‘Return of the Quack’ with Mosun Aderinokun
Mosun Aderinokun, co-founder of Quacktails, discusses the fundamentals of cocktail creation, the history of cocktails, and the origins of her mobile cocktail bar in an interview with Ada and Lamisko.
2 Feb 2025
‘The Camera Eats!’ with Anjola Awosika
Photographer Anjola Awosika discusses his journey documenting Nigerian cuisine through photography and film, highlighting West African food and his role as founder of Ata Rodo Magazine in an interview with Ada and Lamisko.
27 Jan 2025
Unsettled Beef
Hosts Ada and Lamisko share Nigerian-Kazakh-Surinamese origin stories, discuss ex-business partners, and delve into the podcast's history.
25 Aug 2023
Colonial Cubes
This episode explores how Nestle and Unilever's introduction of bouillon cubes to West Africa impacted the traditional umami market run by women, examining the colonial histories and marketing tactics employed.
11 Jul 2023
The Streets Aren't Safe...From Inflation
Food writer Ayoola Oladipupo discusses Lagos Island joints and Nigerian food inflation, revealing how rising costs impact the country's street food culture in an interview on Uncooked Women.
17 Jun 2023
The Real Jollof War: Senegal vs France
Food historian Ozoz Sokoh discusses the origins of jollof rice in Senegal and its historical context related to French colonialism in an interview on West African cuisine.
31 May 2023
Long Live the Bread King
Adaorah Oduah, Olamide Oladoyin, and Ore Dosumu explore the history of Nigerian Agege bread, tracing its origins from Jamaica to Lagos and highlighting the shared culinary heritage.
15 Jan 2022
Beer vs Craft Beer
Industry experts explore the differences between mass-produced beer and craft beer, highlighting how craft breweries are innovating with local flavors and ingredients, offering unique and refreshing twists on traditional beer in this interview episode.
16 Nov 2021
How Food Made The #EndSARS Protests
This episode explores how food vendors supported the #EndSARS protests in Nigeria by providing free meals, sustaining the movement and marking a significant moment in the nation's history.
16 Oct 2021
Lagos Restaurants: A Story of Migration
Tamer at the Syrian Club shares insights on migration's impact on Lagos restaurants and food culture, while Nkesi Enyioha discusses Afrofusion cuisine and the future of West African food in this interview episode.
15 Oct 2021
SEASON TRAILER
Introducing: The Uncooked Women Podcast
The Uncooked Women podcast previews its new season, exploring Nigeria's rich gastronomy and connecting food to history, politics, and personal experiences.
Who has been a guest on Uncooked Women
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Wunmi Durosinmi-Etti
Cobi-Jane Akinrele
Jumoke Toyobo
Funmilade Taiwo
Mosun Aderinokun
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Apple Podcasts (US)
4.9 / 5
9 ratings
Spotify
4.7 / 5
14 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 29 / 100
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Quality
37
Social presence
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YouTube
0
Engagement
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