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Number 93 on the 2023 list
Hawa Hassan is a chef from Somalia, named to the AFN 100 in 2023 for winning the 2022 James Beard award for her cookbook "In Bibi's Kitchen".
Hawa Hassan, a Somali-American chef and author, achieved acclaim with her debut cookbook, "In Bibi's Kitchen," winning the prestigious 2022 James Beard Foundation award for Best International Cookbook. Born in Mogadishu, Somalia, Hassan's early years were shaped by the Somali Civil War, leading her family to seek refuge in Kenya. Her inspiring story reflects resilience and culinary excellence.