What does it take to build a culinary empire in Nigeria, from scratch?

In this powerful episode of The Afropolitan Podcast, we sit down with Chef Fregz, one of Nigeria’s most beloved chefs and creative entrepreneurs, as he pulls back the curtain on his journey from a passion project to building a group of thriving food and lifestyle brands.

From shutting down his business at the peak of success to launching four new ventures and a creative agency, Chef Fregz shares the real story behind his reinvention—what it cost, what it taught him, and how he's now building a purpose-driven, multi-million dollar empire rooted in culture, storytelling, and vision.

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Chapters

‍00:00  The Journey of Culinary Storytelling

‍02:50 Navigating the Culinary Landscape in Nigeria

‍06:00 Challenges in Building a Food Business

‍08:50 The Evolution of Chef Fregzz

‍11:55 Mistakes and Lessons Learned

‍15:04 The Launch of New Culinary Brands

‍18:02 Exploring the World of Fragrance

‍20:50 Scaling African Cuisine Globally

‍42:09 Cultural Exports: Fashion, Music, and Food

‍45:59 Branding and Presentation in Nigerian Cuisine

‍50:07 Passion vs. Business: Navigating the Culinary World

‍53:34 Legacy and Empowerment in the Culinary Industry

‍56:42 Future Aspirations: Restaurants and Culinary Influence

‍01:00:41 Rapid Fire: Personal Favorites and Culinary Memories