Music diva, Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, has chosen a popular Nigerian-owned restaurant in North London as one of ten winners to receive a grant of £8000.
ITV news reported on Tuesday that the Black Parade Small Business Impact Luncheon created by Beyoncé’s BeyGood Foundation to “celebrate people, communities, and small businesses impacted by economic inequities worldwide”, has Beyoncé committing £806,400 to support businesses.
The restaurant, Chuku’s, which is located in Tottenham was among those selected to receive the grant from Beyoncé’s foundation.
Emeka Frederick, co-founder of Chuku’s, expressing his happiness 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.”
The event, which was held at the Four Seasons in Tower Hill had over 100 entrepreneurs in attendance with the chance to win £806,000 in prizes.