Issue No. 148 — Friday Dispatch

ENUGU · THE ARCHIVE · 16 AUG

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A bustling Enugu street market at golden hour

ENUGU · FEATURED · FOOD & MARKETS

The okpa economy: inside the dawn kitchens of Awkunanaw

Before the first okada starts its engine, the steam is already rising over Awkunanaw. We spent three mornings with the women who cook Enugu’s breakfast of record — and counted every wrap, every naira, every 4am decision that keeps the city fed.

12 min read · Filed 05:15 WAT, 14 Jun

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