Chef Zweli Williams Wants People to Understand African Food at Ekhaya | Eater Carolinas

"Opened in Durham in 2018 and reported as the first known Zimbabwean restaurant in the United States, this establishment grew out of the chef-owner’s determination to be true to her African identity and to authentically represent the continent’s cuisines. The founder’s personal journey—arriving in the U.S. two decades ago and initially hiding her food out of embarrassment—shaped a mission to celebrate African flavors openly, preserve traditional recipes (including frequent use of peanuts and grains), and create cultural storytelling through food. The operation has emphasized authenticity over convenience and has undergone location changes, with the original site closing and plans announced to relocate from Oak Creek Village Shopping Center to Brightleaf Square in fall 2023." - Jenn Rice