Risevest CEO Eke Urum Sparks Debate: “Okpa Tastes Like Suffering”

Eke Urum, the CEO of Risevest, sparked a heated online debate by describing Okpa as “suffering in a wrapper.” Okpa is a traditional Eastern Nigerian delicacy made from Bambara nut flour, palm oil, and local spices, steamed in leaves. To many Igbo people, Okpa is more than just food—it’s a cultural staple enjoyed as an affordable, filling breakfast sold on street corners across the South-East. Does Okpa truly deserve its beloved status, or do you agree with Urum’s blunt verdict? Share your thoughts!

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