The name Babs Abrahim might not immediately create any buzz but mention BUKA Rest to anyone living in Atlanta Georgia, USA, and you will be quickly told he is one of the best African chefs offering Nigerians and indeed Africans in diaspora the authentic Nigerian cuisines in far away Atlanta. Buka Rest has been around since the old good days when the goal was mainly to offer top quality African restaurant services in the true meaning of the word. The Buka brand is ahead of other competitors because of its long history of premium service and integrity.
Few days back, the down-to-earth magical hands behind one of the most successful African restaurants in US, Babs Abrahim fondly called Buka by admirers had reasons to celebrate. The celebrity chef who is one of the go-to man for top entertainment activities in Atlanta turned a year older. Expectedly, it was another occasion of class and luxury as friends of Buka from all walks of life turned up in honour of the free spirit man behind the Buka brand. Though it was a low-key celebration, but trust Buka not to do things in half measure. There were more than enough to chew and exotic wines flowed like water.
Buka is one of the shinning lights of the Nigerian entrepreneurs in US and through hard work and uncommon perseverance he has built a strong brand for himself. The Buka restaurant has welcomed through its doors some of Nigeria’s men of power like former president Olusegun Obasanjo, Senators and other Nigerian business influencers. Babs Abrahim rolls in rich circle and despite his connections in high places, he remains humble.