Chef Fatmata Binta is a Sierra Leonean Nomadic Chef and a United Nations World Tourism Organization(UNWTO) ambassador born on 24th July,1984 in Freetown,Sierra Leone.[1][2] She is the founder of Fulani Kitchen Foundation and the executive chef of Dine on a Mat which aims at promoting Fulani dishes.[3]

Personal Life

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Binta is a native of Freetown, Sierra Leone born to Alpha Amadu Bah, a businessman and Fatimatu Bah an entrepreneur who owned a batik-making working.

Binta is a mother of two daughters. Born and raised in a Fulani community, she drew inspiration from her cultural heritage to become a global culinary figure. She has collaborated with internationally acclaimed chefs, further solidifying her reputation in the culinary world.[4]

References

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  1. ^ Ewing-Chow, Daphne. "Chef Fatmata Binta Is Creating A Sustainable Movement Of Fulani Ambassadors". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-08-03.
  2. ^ "UNWTO appoints Chef Fatmata Binta and Chefs Martín Berasategi and Pedro Subijana as UNWTO Sustainable Tourism Ambassadors". www.unwto.org. Retrieved 2024-08-03.
  3. ^ "Dine on Mat HomePage – Dine on Mat HomePage". Retrieved 2024-08-03.
  4. ^ "Culinary kudos: The trailblazing chef showcasing rural west Africa's cuisine". 30 June 2022.