Fatmata Binta has tried many different jobs, but this one definitely fits her like a glove. The chef, born in Sierra Leone, now based in Ghana has placed Fulani cuisine at the heart of her pop-up restaurant and a foundation for women in rural areas of West Africa. For her efforts, she has been awarded first place by the prestigious 2022 Basque Culinary World Prize.
Speaking to RFI last week, Fatmata Binta said: “I’m very thrilled because this is going to create a safe space, the dream, the drive. All the things we’ve been working towards over the years are going to come to reality finally. So I’ve been emotional, excited, everything, and also thankful."
