Popular American singer, Beyoncé, has donated £8,000 to a struggling Nigerian restaurant that was at risk of closure owing to rising energy bills in North London.
Chuku’s, a Nigerian tapas restaurant in Tottenham, managed by brother and sister duo , Emeka and Ifeyinwa Frederik, were one of 10 beneficiaries of a grant from the 41-year-old music superstar recently.
As part of her Renaissance World Tour, Beyonce’s foundation, BeyGOOD, had pledged to donate a share of $1 million (£806,000) to 10 businesses in cities around the world.
Chuku’s were facing difficult times after launching during the pandemic including struggling with the cost of increasing energy bills.
Fortunately for the siblings, they have received an extra boost from Beyonce’s foundation, with the grant awarded during the Black Parade Small Business Impact Luncheon, created by BeyGOOD to ‘celebrate people, communities, and small businesses impacted by economic inequities worldwide’.
While talking after receiving the grant, Chuku’s co-founder, Emeka, said: ‘This grant couldn’t be more welcome. 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 to make it to our fourth birthday.
‘’This money will make that fight a little easier and allow us to continue celebrating Nigerian culture on Tottenham’s High Road for the time being.”
His sister, Ifeyinwa, added: “I still can’t quite believe that Beyoncé has backed our restaurant – it feels a bit surreal.”
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