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Thank you everyone for showing so much love .❤️ ❤️

28/08/2026

Elizabeth Ndungu: Meet Kenyan Woman Running Successful Restaurant in Scotland After Husband’s Death

Elizabeth Ndungu well known as Mama Nyax runs the popular Calabash African Restaurant in Glasgow, Scotland.

In 2024, the restaurant got huge attention on social media after CNN journalist Larry Madowo visited it.

Larry was impressed by their delicious African cuisine from Kenya’s Ugali to Nigerian Jollof and the Ethiopian Injera.

“Nyama choma, jollof rice and injera under one roof. Lovely eating at Elizabeth Ndung’u’s Calabash African Restaurant in Glasgow. I ate too much,” Larry said.

A grateful Elizabeth thanked Larry Madowo for the visit and for spreading the good word about the restaurant.

“A big thank you Larry Madowo. It was such a big honour to have you at Our Calabash African Restaurant in Glasgow,” she said.

The Calabash African Restaurant is a popular feature in Glasgow’s Union Street and is much loved by the city’s residents and visitors around the world.

The restaurant was founded by Elizabeth’s late husband Matthew Ndungu, known by many as Baba Nyax.

Baba Nyax died on August 18, 2022, at the age of 55.

He left Elizabeth, his children and his grandchildren the restaurant as his legacy

Baba Nyax made the Calabash Restaurant an authentic African restaurant for over a decade, he won praise and plaudits from food critics to food lovers.

The restaurant has also been featured on the popular Channel 4 show ‘Come Dine With Me: The Professionals.’

28/08/2026

15/08/2026

💛🖤 Player Sponsorship 💛🖤

A huge thank you to Calabash African Restaurant for sponsoring Rhys Mwaura ! 👏⚽💛

We truly appreciate your support and commitment to our young players.💛🖤🏆

12/08/2026

AUTHENTIC EXPERIENCES ONLY🙂‍↕️🔥

CHUDDY K is performing LIVE at The Calabash! 🇺🇬

With special guest DJ Stone keeping the vibes alive all evening before the official afterparty at 142B Lounge. 🎶

Good food. Great music. Authentic African vibes. This one's for the culture.

📍 The Calabash
📅 Sunday 16th August
🕗 8PM – 1AM
🎟️ FREE ENTRY

Then we take it to the OFFICIAL AFTERPARTY... 142B Lounge
📍 142B Lounge
🕛 12AM – 3AM

Tag your crew and let's celebrate Africa the right way. 🌍🍲🎉