“I am scared of the future, even though there is success now.” – Opeyemi Famakin sits #WithChude

“I am scared of the future, even though there is success now.” – Opeyemi Famakin sits #WithChude
January 17, 2025 Dorcas

Known as the enfant terrible of the food industry, Opeyemi Famakin has built a reputation that strikes fear and respect into chefs, restaurants, and food bloggers across Nigeria and Africa. On the viral show #WithChude, he reveals the untold story of his journey to becoming the country’s most influential food critic—a journey guided by faith, grit, and an unrelenting passion for the culinary arts. Famakin recounts hearing God’s voice directing him to this path, prompting him to quit a high-paying job in his twenties and step into an entirely new world. The decision wasn’t easy, and he confesses to moments of doubt, tears, and fear of failure along the way.

In this exclusive interview, Opeyemi Famakin talks about the highs and lows of his career. He reflects on the criticism he received for reviewing Don Jazzy’s burger brand and why he regrets it, the tense fallout with Cubana Chief Priest over à la carte burgers, and the support he garnered from chefs in Enugu whose businesses he transformed with his reviews. Opeyemi also shares his struggles with social media attacks, cancel culture, and the unspoken personal challenges that include a prolonged estrangement from his mother. Through it all, he has remained defiant, letting his passion for food and storytelling shine through.

Watch episode: https://www.withchude.com/watch/ea8dd2e5-c05c-4cac-beca-8278b33f9cc1