Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter, better known as Beyonce, an award-winning American singer, has contributed £8,000 to a struggling Nigerian eatery in North London.
Chuku’s, a restaurant in Tottenham owned by brothers Emeka and Ifeyinwa Frederik, was on the verge of closing because of increased energy costs.
The twins were among ten winners who received a gift from the music legend.
BeyGOOD, the Halo hitmaker’s nonprofit, has vowed to provide a portion of $1 million (£806,000). To 10 companies in cities across the world as part of her Renaissance World Tour.
Chuku encountered difficulties after launching the epidemic.
Speaking after the win, 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.”
On her part, Ifeyinwa said: “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.”
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