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Ida Mamusu Closes Africanne After 40 Years
After nearly 40 years, Richmond’s beloved West African restaurant Africanne on Main has closed for good, marking the end of an era for chef and owner Ida Mamusu, who’s returning to her homeland Liberia at 72. Known for authentic Liberian dishes like fried plantain and Jollof rice, Mamusu built deep community ties over decades, calling Richmond a love that’s “been brewing for decades.” On her final day, crowds lined up to honor her, praising her consistent, lovingly prepared food that felt like “a mother’s cooking.” Though retiring, she’ll still be around locally through festival appearances…
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