Alexander Smalls is a James Beard Award-winning chef, author, and restaurateur. He was the co-owner of Harlem restaurants The Cecil and Minton’s, and the founder of the world’s first African food hall, Alkebulan in Dubai, which showcases the food and culture of Africa. He is also a world-renowned opera singer and the winner of both a Grammy and Tony Award. He lives in New York City. Nina Oduro is an entrepreneur, writer, and inclusion strategist. As co-founder and CEO of Dine Diaspora, she connects people and brands to African diaspora food culture. She was named a 2020 Change-maker in Washington, D.C.’s Food System by Washington City Paper, and ‘Top 30 under 30’ honoree by Future of Ghana.

Bon Appetit’s Best Cookbooks of 2024SAVEUR’s Best Cookbooks of Fall 2024Food Network’s Best Cookbooks of 2024Tasting Table’s Best Cookbooks of 2024‘Reveals our shared culinary legacies, offering both salve and instruction to bridge the gaps.’ – Bon Appetit, Best Cookbooks of 2024‘Marvelous compendium … this tome will be essential reading for home cooks hoping to come aboard.’ – SAVEUR, Best Cookbooks of Fall 2024‘A cookbook to be dipped into for inspiration for intimate late-night suppers and pull-out-the-stops buffets. It is a book to read, to cook from and to savor that will delight the mind and the tastebuds.’ – Jessica B. Harris, Ph.D., food historian, lecturer, and author of High on the Hog‘With 120 recipes from the most relevant voices in food, the cookbook takes readers on a soaring journey across the continent.’ – Conde Nast Traveler‘Bring[s] to life the warmth, aroma, flavor and heritage, which are at the heart of the African kitchen, and which is now nourished by a new and vibrant scene of culinary voices.’ – Forbes‘In addition to mouth-watering recipes, the book also serves as a gorgeous guide to the continent, offering culinary insight and inspiration in equal measure.’ – TIME‘The world needs this book right now…It reads like a love letter to Africa. I LOVE it.’ – Chef Dom Taylor‘A real cornerstone of anyone’s cookbook collection.’ – This is TASTE‘Standout ... this book is gorgeous.’ – Kirkus‘Great for adventurous eaters from all backgrounds, but that’s not to say an experimental palette is a prerequisite; if you’re more comfortable with traditionally American fare, you may be surprised by how familiar some of these dishes are.’ – BookPage‘A cultural landmark.’ – Esquire

Alexander Smalls is a James Beard Award-winning chef, author, and restaurateur. He was the co-owner of Harlem restaurants The Cecil and Minton’s, and the founder of the world’s first African food hall, Alkebulan in Dubai, which showcases the food and culture of Africa. He is also a world-renowned opera singer and the winner of both a Grammy and Tony Award. He lives in New York City. Nina Oduro is an entrepreneur, writer, and inclusion strategist. As co-founder and CEO of Dine Diaspora, she connects people and brands to African diaspora food culture. She was named a 2020 Change-maker in Washington, D.C.’s Food System by Washington City Paper, and ‘Top 30 under 30’ honoree by Future of Ghana.

Bon Appetit’s Best Cookbooks of 2024SAVEUR’s Best Cookbooks of Fall 2024Food Network’s Best Cookbooks of 2024Tasting Table’s Best Cookbooks of 2024‘Reveals our shared culinary legacies, offering both salve and instruction to bridge the gaps.’ – Bon Appetit, Best Cookbooks of 2024‘Marvelous compendium … this tome will be essential reading for home cooks hoping to come aboard.’ – SAVEUR, Best Cookbooks of Fall 2024‘A cookbook to be dipped into for inspiration for intimate late-night suppers and pull-out-the-stops buffets. It is a book to read, to cook from and to savor that will delight the mind and the tastebuds.’ – Jessica B. Harris, Ph.D., food historian, lecturer, and author of High on the Hog‘With 120 recipes from the most relevant voices in food, the cookbook takes readers on a soaring journey across the continent.’ – Conde Nast Traveler‘Bring[s] to life the warmth, aroma, flavor and heritage, which are at the heart of the African kitchen, and which is now nourished by a new and vibrant scene of culinary voices.’ – Forbes‘In addition to mouth-watering recipes, the book also serves as a gorgeous guide to the continent, offering culinary insight and inspiration in equal measure.’ – TIME‘The world needs this book right now…It reads like a love letter to Africa. I LOVE it.’ – Chef Dom Taylor‘A real cornerstone of anyone’s cookbook collection.’ – This is TASTE‘Standout ... this book is gorgeous.’ – Kirkus‘Great for adventurous eaters from all backgrounds, but that’s not to say an experimental palette is a prerequisite; if you’re more comfortable with traditionally American fare, you may be surprised by how familiar some of these dishes are.’ – BookPage‘A cultural landmark.’ – Esquire

Alexander Smalls is a James Beard Award-winning chef, author, and restaurateur. He was the co-owner of Harlem restaurants The Cecil and Minton’s, and the founder of the world’s first African food hall, Alkebulan in Dubai, which showcases the food and culture of Africa. He is also a world-renowned opera singer and the winner of both a Grammy and Tony Award. He lives in New York City. Nina Oduro is an entrepreneur, writer, and inclusion strategist. As co-founder and CEO of Dine Diaspora, she connects people and brands to African diaspora food culture. She was named a 2020 Change-maker in Washington, D.C.’s Food System by Washington City Paper, and ‘Top 30 under 30’ honoree by Future of Ghana.

Bon Appetit’s Best Cookbooks of 2024SAVEUR’s Best Cookbooks of Fall 2024Food Network’s Best Cookbooks of 2024Tasting Table’s Best Cookbooks of 2024‘Reveals our shared culinary legacies, offering both salve and instruction to bridge the gaps.’ – Bon Appetit, Best Cookbooks of 2024‘Marvelous compendium … this tome will be essential reading for home cooks hoping to come aboard.’ – SAVEUR, Best Cookbooks of Fall 2024‘A cookbook to be dipped into for inspiration for intimate late-night suppers and pull-out-the-stops buffets. It is a book to read, to cook from and to savor that will delight the mind and the tastebuds.’ – Jessica B. Harris, Ph.D., food historian, lecturer, and author of High on the Hog‘With 120 recipes from the most relevant voices in food, the cookbook takes readers on a soaring journey across the continent.’ – Conde Nast Traveler‘Bring[s] to life the warmth, aroma, flavor and heritage, which are at the heart of the African kitchen, and which is now nourished by a new and vibrant scene of culinary voices.’ – Forbes‘In addition to mouth-watering recipes, the book also serves as a gorgeous guide to the continent, offering culinary insight and inspiration in equal measure.’ – TIME‘The world needs this book right now…It reads like a love letter to Africa. I LOVE it.’ – Chef Dom Taylor‘A real cornerstone of anyone’s cookbook collection.’ – This is TASTE‘Standout ... this book is gorgeous.’ – Kirkus‘Great for adventurous eaters from all backgrounds, but that’s not to say an experimental palette is a prerequisite; if you’re more comfortable with traditionally American fare, you may be surprised by how familiar some of these dishes are.’ – BookPage‘A cultural landmark.’ – Esquire