Chef Lorna : The Voice Behind the Apron at Onomo Hotels

Executive Chef at Onomo Hotels, Lorna Boboua do Sacramento uses her platform to champion authenticity. Her kitchen philosophy: consistency, rigor, and staying true to oneself. In African hospitality, some names carry weight before you’ve even tasted their food. Chef Lorna is one of them. As Executive Chef at Onomo Hotels, she appeared in April 2026 in the Les Mots d’Elles series by Fondation Sounga — … Continue reading Chef Lorna : The Voice Behind the Apron at Onomo Hotels

The Sultan of Spice: Mussa Fati’s Culinary Reign in Doha

In the heart of Doha’s luxury hospitality scene, one chef is making waves with his bold, aromatic dishes that showcase the best of Qatari cuisine. Mussa Fati, Executive Chef at the Fairmont Doha, is a master of blending tradition with modern flair, creating unforgettable experiences for diners and cementing his reputation as one of the city’s top culinary talents. Fati’s culinary journey is a testament … Continue reading The Sultan of Spice: Mussa Fati’s Culinary Reign in Doha

Foutou,rice or placali?

If your steps ever lead you to Ivory Coast someday, you may ask yourself this terrific question that sounds like a dilemma: are you going to accompany your okra sauce with placali, rice or foutou? Like Hamlet could have said: foutou or not foutou? The Ivorian food is not only about alloco and attiéké, some traditional dishes that tend to be spread and shared beyond African boundaries. The multiplicity of … Continue reading Foutou,rice or placali?