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Scotsman
04-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Chef Modou Diagne to bring experimental dining to the Edinburgh Fringe
This August, one of Scotland's most exciting culinary talents is bringing an unmissable dining experience to the heart of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Acclaimed chef Modou Diagne will bring his TRUST dining concept to Scotland's capital as a limited-run pop-up restaurant from August 7th - 24th only, offering a bold, immersive tasting menu that redefines food boundaries. There is no set menu. Instead, diners will be treated to a dynamic, ever-changing tasting experience shaped entirely by Modou and his team, celebrating seasonality, bold flavours, and the power of storytelling through food. Helmed by Senegalese-born Chef Modou Diagne, the visionary behind Glasgow's much-loved 111 by Modou and newly opened Trust by Modou, the pop-up Edinburgh restaurant invites guests to surrender control and embrace the unexpected. With no menu and no choices, diners are asked to place their full trust in the chef – and in return, receive an ever-changing, multi-course journey through Modou's creativity, culture, and passion. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Trust by Modou at the Edinburgh Fringe will be located at Somewhere by Nico in the city's West End will seat a limited number of guests each evening, creating an intimate and theatrical food experience that echoes the spirit of the Fringe itself – spontaneous, surprising, and deeply personal. Trust pop-up with open from 7th August Chef Modou Diagne said: 'TRUST is about letting go – of expectations, of assumptions – and allowing yourself to be surprised. It's storytelling through food, and there's no better time or place to do that than during the Edinburgh Fringe Festival". With only three weeks to experience this one-of-a-kind culinary event, reservations are highly recommended. The 5 course menu is priced at £30pp with curated drinks pairings priced at £ TRUST team will be offering evening seatings, Wednesday to Sunday only from August 7th - August 24th 2025. Trust by Modou: Pop-Up will be located at 39a Charlotte Lane, Edinburgh EH2 4RA inside Somewhere by Nico Edinburgh. Visit: for bookings and further details.
Scotsman
04-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Chef Modou Diagne to bring experimental dining to the Edinburgh Fringe
This August, one of Scotland's most exciting culinary talents is bringing an unmissable dining experience to the heart of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter, get the latest news and reviews from our specialist arts writers Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Acclaimed chef Modou Diagne will bring his TRUST dining concept to Scotland's capital as a limited-run pop-up restaurant from August 7th - 24th only, offering a bold, immersive tasting menu that redefines food boundaries. There is no set menu. Instead, diners will be treated to a dynamic, ever-changing tasting experience shaped entirely by Modou and his team, celebrating seasonality, bold flavours, and the power of storytelling through food. Helmed by Senegalese-born Chef Modou Diagne, the visionary behind Glasgow's much-loved 111 by Modou and newly opened Trust by Modou, the pop-up Edinburgh restaurant invites guests to surrender control and embrace the unexpected. With no menu and no choices, diners are asked to place their full trust in the chef – and in return, receive an ever-changing, multi-course journey through Modou's creativity, culture, and passion. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Trust by Modou at the Edinburgh Fringe will be located at Somewhere by Nico in the city's West End will seat a limited number of guests each evening, creating an intimate and theatrical food experience that echoes the spirit of the Fringe itself – spontaneous, surprising, and deeply personal. The 5 course tasting experience will be available from 7th August for £30pp Chef Modou Diagne said; 'TRUST is about letting go – of expectations, of assumptions – and allowing yourself to be surprised. It's storytelling through food, and there's no better time or place to do that than during the Edinburgh Fringe Festival". With only three weeks to experience this one-of-a-kind culinary event, reservations are highly recommended. The 5 course menu is priced at £30pp with curated drinks pairings priced at £ TRUST team will be offering evening seatings, Wednesday to Sunday only from August 7th - August 24th 2025. Trust by Modou: Pop-Up will be located at 39a Charlotte Ln, Edinburgh EH2 4RA inside Somewhere by Nico Edinburgh.
Time Magazine
26-06-2025
- Business
- Time Magazine
TIME100 Most Influential Companies 2025: Janngo Capital
Sub-Saharan Africa has the world's highest rate of female entrepreneurship—from venture capitalists to the roadside tomato seller. Yet African women entrepreneurs face a $42 billion funding gap. In a market where, according to the World Bank, $25 is invested in startups led by men for every $1 invested in those led by women, Janngo Capital has consistently defied the odds. Founded by Senegalese-born Fatoumata Ba, Janngo is an African venture capital firm that commits to putting 50% of its investments in companies founded, co-founded, or significantly benefiting women. Ba, who founded Janngo in 2018 after more than four years in leadership roles at the e-commerce company Jumia, began raising its second investment fund in 2020 after securing $10 million for its first fund. Last year, Ba and her team secured another $78 million for Janngo's second investment fund—one of the largest ever raised by an investment firm led by an Africa-born woman—despite a broader funding crunch in African venture capital. (In 2024, African venture capital firms raised $3.2 billion—a 7% decline from the previous year—according to Partech Partners.) Fundraising for an African tech VC as a thirty-something francophone African female 'is not for the faint of heart' Ba says. Last year also saw a continued decline in deal activity, but Janngo completed its second successful 'exit,' as purchases and IPOs are known, following the cash sale of Tunisian startup Expensya in 2023. 'We have actually executed three exits and are closing our fourth one,' Ba says. With its second fund, the company plans to invest up to $5 million per startup in multiple installments, focusing on West Africa and key sectors such as healthcare, logistics, and financial services. Janngo's current 21 portfolio companies are 56% female-founded and led. With the new fund, Janngo's goal is to back 25 to 30 companies, primarily at the seed and Series A stages.
Time of India
11-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Who is Barron Trump's best friend, claiming he got Khaby Lame detained by ICE?
Source: X/Khaby Lame There was a flurry of confusion and online uproar on Friday when news broke that Khaby Lame—the Senegalese-born TikTok superstar with over 160 million followers—was detained at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas for 'immigration violations. ' According to a statement from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Lame entered the U.S. on April 30 and 'overstayed the terms of his visa.' ICE confirmed that after a brief detention, the 24-year-old was granted voluntary departure, meaning he can leave the country within a set timeframe without receiving a formal deportation order. But what shocked many was a claim made by one of Barron's 'best friends'. Bo Loudon, a rising 18-year-old conservative influencer who calls himself a close friend of Barron Trump, wrote on X, formerly Twitter, 'I worked with Trump's ICE to have him removed.' In a video posted Monday, Loudon doubled down on his claim, saying, 'I just called some buddies in the administration, and I've never seen anything happen so quick. They were like, 'We're gonna get right on this.'' Loudon said he had been tipped off by 'a few of his friends' and 'business partners' that Lame had overstayed his visa. 'I wish Khaby the best of luck,' Loudon added, 'and hope he's able to come back as a law-abiding citizen.' Source: X/ Bo Loudon The claim has sparked widespread debate online, with critics questioning Loudon's role and supporters praising him for acting on what he says was a legal concern. ICE has not confirmed whether Loudon's tip played any role in Lame's detention. Who is Bo Loudon? Bo Loudon is an 18-year-old American social media influencer and conservative political activist who has gained national attention for his outspoken support of Donald Trump—and for his close friendship with Trump's youngest son, Barron. Loudon is the son of former Missouri Republican state senator John Loudon and conservative media figure Gina Loudon, who served as co-chair of Women for Trump. Bo often shares photos of himself with former President Donald Trump and Barron Trump, showcasing his deep connections within Trump's inner circle. His online presence blends lifestyle content with pro-Trump advocacy, and he frequently references his access to figures in the current administration. Source: X/ Bo Loudon Bo Loudon, along with Barron Trump, allegedly played a key role in Donald Trump's 2024 presidential campaign by helping engage Gen Z voters through social media and influencer outreach. One of their most notable successes was organizing a high-profile livestream interview between Donald Trump and influencer Adin Ross in August 2024. The event drew nearly 500,000 live viewers, underscoring the campaign's strategy to reach young audiences through non-traditional media.
India Today
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
TikToker Khaby Lame exits US after ICE detainment over visa issue
Khaby Lame, the world's most-followed TikTok personality, has left the United States after being detained by immigration authorities in Las Vegas for overstaying his visa. US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) confirmed that the Senegalese-born, Italian influencer, whose full name is Seringe Khabane Lame, was held at Harry Reid International Airport on who entered the US on April 30, was reportedly in violation of his visa terms. ICE granted him a voluntary departure, allowing him to leave the country without receiving a formal deportation order, a move that helps preserve his ability to return to the US in the 25-year-old social media sensation has not publicly addressed the incident. His departure comes amid heightened immigration enforcement under President Donald Trump, whose recent policies have triggered protests, particularly in Los Angeles. Lame shot to global fame during the pandemic with his silent, comedic reactions to overly complicated "life hack" videos. He now boasts over 162 million TikTok followers and has leveraged his fame into major brand deals, including a partnership with Hugo Boss and a role as a UNICEF goodwill ambassador. Just weeks before his detainment, he made a high-profile appearance at the Met Gala in New inputs from Associated PressTrending Reel
