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Jonathan Adewumi

by Legacy News

Brooklyn, New YorkUSA

Died April 17, 2020

Age 57

Jonathan Adewumi co-owned the Brooklyn restaurant Amarachi, a popular spot for African food. A native of Nigeria who came to the U.S. as a child, Adewumi also co-founded Nigerian Fabrics and Fashions, providing African fabrics and styles to people including Stevie Wonder and Wesley Snipes. He ran the Nigerian Film Festival and created a travel business that introduced African Americans to Africa.

Source: ABC 7

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