33 min

EP 99: African Foods (Finally) Arrive in the International Aisle: A Conversation with Nana Kwamena Takyi-Micah CLE Foodcast

    • Food

The American dream looks a lot like this. A young man from Ghana arrives to the US to attend Hiram College. Misses home. Duplicates a family recipe that goes back six generations. Becomes an entrepreneur with a product in Ohio grocery stores.

Nana Kwamena Takyi-Micah is that guy and Ghana Supreme Sauce is something we can all grab from the international foods aisle at the grocery store. His company is Micah Specialty Foods.

I know you will enjoy this unlikely story and along the way you will be learn a little about the African continent and the food differences therein. If you are an entrepreneur, you'll be inspired by Nana Kwamena's determination. All of us who appreciate the flavors of cultures different than our own will be reminded that the world is big and there is much to learn and discover.

This episode was made possible by All Cleveland Coffee, locally roasted whole bean coffee that gives back to the Greater Cleveland Food Bank with every bag.

The American dream looks a lot like this. A young man from Ghana arrives to the US to attend Hiram College. Misses home. Duplicates a family recipe that goes back six generations. Becomes an entrepreneur with a product in Ohio grocery stores.

Nana Kwamena Takyi-Micah is that guy and Ghana Supreme Sauce is something we can all grab from the international foods aisle at the grocery store. His company is Micah Specialty Foods.

I know you will enjoy this unlikely story and along the way you will be learn a little about the African continent and the food differences therein. If you are an entrepreneur, you'll be inspired by Nana Kwamena's determination. All of us who appreciate the flavors of cultures different than our own will be reminded that the world is big and there is much to learn and discover.

This episode was made possible by All Cleveland Coffee, locally roasted whole bean coffee that gives back to the Greater Cleveland Food Bank with every bag.

33 min