Yum Village is an Afro-Caribbean restaurant bordering Detroit’s New Center and North End neighborhoods, just off Woodward Avenue.
Owner and chef Godwin Ihentuge has spent the last decade turning Yum Village into more than a place to eat. He’s crafting a community space where people can commune, connect and learn.
Ihentuge, who is of Nigerian and Black American heritage, has made it his mission to provide accessible, healthy meals.
This year, Ihentuge launched the Yum Village app and offers a food subscription service through Yum Village Circle.
Ihentuge aims to “revolutionize” the dining experience, inviting people from all walks of life.
Tune in to the episode to learn more about Chef Godwin and the village he’s building.
Listen to The Metro weekdays from 10 a.m. to noon ET on 101.9 FM and streaming on demand.
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August 17th, 2026, 12:00 pm
CONTAINER on The Metro
Chef Godwin's Yum Village
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Published August 17th, 2026, 12:00 pm
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Yum Village is an Afro-Caribbean restaurant bordering Detroit’s New Center and North End neighborhoods, just off Woodward Avenue.
Owner and chef Godwin Ihentuge has spent the last decade turning Yum Village into more than a place to eat. He’s crafting a community space where people can commune, connect and learn.
Ihentuge, who is of Nigerian and Black American heritage, has made it his mission to provide accessible, healthy meals.
This year, Ihentuge launched the Yum Village app and offers a food subscription service through Yum Village Circle.
Ihentuge aims to “revolutionize” the dining experience, inviting people from all walks of life.
Tune in to the episode to learn more about Chef Godwin and the village he’s building.
Listen to The Metro weekdays from 10 a.m. to noon ET on 101.9 FM and streaming on demand.
Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or NPR or wherever you get your podcast
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