Once told he’d amount to nothing — now Chef Izu Ani owns some of Dubai’s finest restaurants
In a world quick to define futures by scores and report cards, Chef Izu Ani stands as a stirring rebuttal — a life lived not in defiance of the odds, but powered by them.
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Born to Nigerian immigrants in Tott
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Faith Omoboye
Faith Omoboye is a foreign affairs correspondent with background in History and International relations. Her work focuses on African politics, diplomacy, and global governance.