Beyonce donates £8,000 to struggling Nigerian restaurant

Chuku’s, founded by the brother-and-sister duo Ifeyinwa and Emeka Frederick, was part of the 2%, one of the 10 businesses that won the grant.

Reacting to the development, Ifeyinwa one of the co-founders said: “I still can’t quite believe that Beyoncé has backed our restaurant — it feels a bit surreal.

“We’d already felt her impact when she was in town and concertgoers chose Chuku’s for their pre-gig meal, but this is a whole other level.”

After launching a challenge to get 600 bookings in six weeks, the restaurant managed 801, and Emeka said Beyoncé’s help is another much-needed boost.

“Every day, we’re fighting to stay open to make it to our fourth birthday. This money will make that fight a little easier and allow us to continue celebrating Nigerian culture on Tottenham’s High Road for the time being.”