What if a meal could change how you see an entire continent?

In this episode, I sit down with Omar, a home cook from Zanzibar, Tanzania, now living in Buenos Aires, where he runs a beloved Swahili food experience from his home. His dishes — rich with coconut, cassava leaves, mango soup, and warm spices — blend East African, Arab, Indian, and colonial influences into something truly special.

We talk about:

• Why ugali is a cornerstone of East African cooking

• The bold, sour magic of green mango soup

• Cooking as cultural storytelling — and a bridge between worlds

• Street food, snacks, and childhood memories from Zanzibar

• How Omar uses his restaurant to challenge narrow narratives about Africa

Whether you’re curious about Tanzanian food, inspired by cultural fusion, or just love a good story shared over a soulful dish, this episode will warm your heart and wake up your appetite.

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Connect with Omar

- Instagram: @Afrikasana_swahili

- Email: afrikasana@yahoo.com.ar

- Afrika Sana Restaurant

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