Africa Daily - How did Somali refugees make sambusas a hit in Minnesota?
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Minnesota is home to the largest Somali community in the United States, but for many Somali refugees finding stability and employment has been a struggle.
So Mariam Mohamed, a Somali woman living in Minnesota, co-founded Hoyo in 2015. It’s a business that provides empowerment and jobs to refugee women through the shared tradition of making sambusas, a popular Somali delicacy.
This savoury snack has now become a hit in school cafeterias across the state.
In today's episode, Alan Kasujja speaks to Mariam Mohamed and Hoyo co-founder Ghita Worcester about how sambusas have become a source of pride for Somali families and a culinary discovery for Minnesotans.
Published on Thursday, 23rd January 2025.
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