Onuorah Chukwudi Ndubisi
Background

Chef &
Restaurateur

Crafting memorable culinary experiences, elevated dining concepts, and authentic flavor profiles.

ABOUT

Passionate and dedicated to creating delicious meals, memorable eat-in experiences, and exceptional customer service. Driven by creativity, quality, and bringing people together through great food.

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Culinary & Business Experience

5+ Years

Culinary & Business Experience

Entrepreneur of the Year (2019)

3 Awards

Entrepreneur of the Year (2019)

Negroworldfoods & Negropizza

1 Brand

Negroworldfoods & Negropizza

The Journey & Innovation

I grew up learning through observation and assisting my mom in the kitchen. Starting from 300-level at Ransome Kuti Hall (University of Ibadan), I built Negroworldfoods by selling raw plantain and creating our signature Negropizza.

Key Recognition

  • • Overall Entrepreneur of the Year — University of Ibadan (2019)
  • • Entrepreneur of the Year — Psychology Department (2019)
  • • Entrepreneur of the Year — Ransome Kuti Hall (2019)
The Venture

Negro World Foods

From supplying raw plantains in Ransome Kuti Hall to pioneering the famous Negropizza, Negro World Foods has grown into a campus staple and expanding culinary brand in Ibadan.

From Negropizza and Jollof Rice to freshly prepared small chops and plantain-based delicacies, the menu is a fusion of local flavors and creative flair — a go-to for students, lecturers, and food enthusiasts on campus.

Community proof

4.8+

From dozens of Google reviews across Ibadan

Location

UI Hub

Ransome Kuti Hall, University of Ibadan, Oyo State

Built on consistency, grit, and culinary innovation — the mission remains clear: expanding the franchise footprint nationwide.

Owner at Negro World Foods

Campus roots

Ransome Kuti Hall, University of Ibadan

BACKGROUND

Early Life & Academic Foundation

Onuorah Chukwudi Ndubisi completed his early education in Ibadan before advancing to the University of Ibadan, where he earned his Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the Faculty of the Social Sciences.

Balancing rigorous academic coursework with his ambition for hospitality, he turned his residence at Ransome Kuti Hall into an early testing ground for commercial food production. Studying consumer psychology provided him with key insights into buyer behavior and brand identity, which directly influenced his later success in building culinary concepts for the university community.

When you truly believe in what you are doing, it shows. And it pays. Winners in life are those who are excited about where they're going.

THE TRAJECTORY

From Campus Hustle
To Regional Brand

A timeline tracing the strategic evolution, product innovations, and milestone expansion of Negroworldfoods.

The OriginRansome Kuti Hall, UI

Raw Plantain Distribution

Started as an undergraduate hustle, supplying raw plantains directly to student hostels across campus.

The FoundationBrand Establishment

Launching Negroworldfoods

Formalized the culinary venture into a distinct brand, setting up structured kitchen operations and delivery networks.

Signature Creation

The BreakthroughSignature Innovation

Creating the Negropizza

Pioneered the famous plantain-based Negropizza, capturing campus attention and earning top entrepreneurship awards.

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Active Growth

The VisionScaling Beyond Campus

Franchise & Regional Expansion

Expanding the brand footprint across Ibadan and beyond, partnering with delivery platforms and setting up new outlets.

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