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The Afro-Brazilian Street Food King Of Oakland

The Afro-Brazilian Street Food King Of Oakland

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Rating: 4.6; Vote: 3
Oumar Diouf is a Senegalese chef whose culinary career blossomed while working in South America and led him to create The Damel, an Afro-Brazilian food truck he operates in Oakland, California. After realizing he wouldn t play soccer professionally, Oumar chose to focus on his cooking skills and traveled the world in his pursuit to become a well-rounded chef. The Damel, a Senegalese ruler from Wolof kingdom, is what Oumar chose to represent his contribution to the food world; he is the king of West African cuisine in Oakland and is determined to share his culture with the people in his community, one meal at a time
Date: 2020-12-17

Comments and reviews: 9


I feel like people don't realize that as immigrants, they bring with them a knowledge of their homelands and gift that knowledge and identity back to those who have lost it or had it eradicated from their people in the states. Through these small every day interactions, there will always be somebody that has had a piece of their lost cultural identity given back to them, and that's beautiful.
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What's going on with the food truck scene, are they allowed to stay open or are they part of the lockdowns. Here in Michigan it's only takeout, indoor & outdoor have been shut down.
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Its called capitalism and making his own way - the city tries as many ways to control and tax the food trucks.
Because he has his own truck, he can work 60 hours a week if he WANTS.

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Great story, great guy, and great food! The combination of totally different cultures makes for great food. I love fusion food like this, it s an amazing idea from a really bright guy.
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This is man is literally the perfect specimen of humans! This is how all should look at life and live their lives! Would love 2 go 2 oakland and buy his food and meet him.
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This is a great video! And this guy and his story is amazing. Wish him all the best of luck. Hope this video does well and he gets exposure from it.
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This guy is really freaking smart in a lot of ways; street smart, business smart, great decision making, multi-lingual and etc. What a legend.
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Amazing! I'm an immigrant too, trying to make it in a foreign country. His story and energy makes me feel empowered and motivated. Lovely guy
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You meant the best country for food is the United States. America is a continent not a country. Just saying.
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