Beyoncé Makes Massive Donation To Struggling Nigerian Owned Restaurant in Tottenham

American singer, Beyonce Knowles-Carter, has donated £8,000 (N8million) to a Nigerian restaurant in North London almost on the verge of closure due to the escalating cost of living crisis.

The restaurant named Chuku’s, which claims to be the world’s first Nigerian tapas restaurant, is operated by two siblings, Emeka, and Ifeyinwa Frederick.

A-list celebrities, footballers, and everyday patrons have all flocked to Chuku’s, enticed by its unique Nigerian tapas and innovative take on traditional dishes.

The global icon, who recently sold out five consecutive shows at Tottenham Hotspur’s stadium, extended her philanthropic efforts to support local businesses in London.

Beyoncé’s BeyGood Foundation established the Black Parade Small Business Impact Luncheon, which aimed to celebrate individuals, communities, and small businesses affected by economic disparities worldwide.

The charitable foundation committed a total of $1 million (£806,401.00) to support these struggling businesses like the Chukwu’s in cities around the world.

The Luncheon, held at the prestigious Four Seasons in Tower Hill, welcomed over 100 entrepreneurs, offering them an opportunity to win prizes totaling $100,000 (£806,090).

Over 400 applicants submitted grant proposals to BeyGOOD, but only 2% were successful, with Chuku’s proprietors, Emeka and Ifeyinwa Frederik, among those that were. Beyoncé’s £8000 donation will help to safeguard the restaurant’s future.

“This grant couldn’t be more welcome,” Emeka told the Daily Mail. “Chuku’s, like other restaurants that don’t have a financial reserve, has been battered by lockdowns and the cost of living crisis.”

“Every day, we’re fighting to stay open in order to make it to our fourth birthday,” he continued. “This money will help make that fight a little easier, and it will allow us to continue celebrating Nigerian culture on Tottenham’s High Road for the time being,”.

Ifeyinwa also weighed in on the award, saying: “I still can’t quite believe that Beyoncé has backed our restaurant – it feels a bit surreal.”

“We’d already felt her impact when she was in town and concertgoers chose Chuku’s for their pre-gig meal, but this is a whole other level.,” she went on. Asked whether or not Beyoncé herself had sampled Chuku’s offering, she said: “We never knew [if] anyone came for a takeaway or had the food on the sly. I think it was about what we put in our application.”

“It helps keep you energised,” Ifeyinwa continued on the award’s impact. “To receive this award it’s someone saying, “We see you. We recognise your hard work.” This is one of those moments when it’s a fantastic push forward.”