How This Chef is Building a Multi-Million Dollar Nigerian Empire

What does it take to build a culinary empire in Nigeria, from scratch? In this powerful episode of The Afropolitan Podcast, we sit down with Chef Fregz, one of Nigeria’s most beloved chefs and creative entrepreneurs, as he pulls back the curtain on his journey from a passion project to building a group of thriving food and lifestyle brands. From shutting down his business at the peak of success to launching four new ventures and a creative agency, Chef Fregz shares the real story behind his reinvention—what it cost, what it taught him, and how he's now building a purpose-driven, multi-million dollar empire rooted in culture, storytelling, and vision. Subscribe for more conversations with culture-makers, builders, and Black visionaries across the diaspora. Don’t forget to like, comment, and share Chapters 00:00:00 The Journey of Culinary Storytelling 02:50 Navigating the Culinary Landscape in Nigeria 06:00 Challenges in Building a Food Business 08:50 The Evolution of Chef Fregzz 11:55 Mistakes and Lessons Learned 15:04 The Launch of New Culinary Brands 18:02 Exploring the World of Fragrance 20:50 Scaling African Cuisine Globally 42:09 Cultural Exports: Fashion, Music, and Food 45:59 Branding and Presentation in Nigerian Cuisine 50:07 Passion vs. Business: Navigating the Culinary World 53:34 Legacy and Empowerment in the Culinary Industry 56:42 Future Aspirations: Restaurants and Culinary Influence 01:00:41 Rapid Fire: Personal Favorites and Culinary Memories