Production has just wrapped up on what might soon be the first African-inspired food show on a national American network.

Yetunde Taiwo’s Afropolitan Chef is set to hit the airwaves featuring African cooking styles and techniques while showcasing a diverse range of eating habits.

We hooked up with the Miami-based publicist and she sure has all the right utensils.

SpiceBaby: What’s the Afropolitan Chef concept? Who’s behind it?

Yetunde: Afropolitan Chef is a cooking show/concept that explores the eating habits of a truly Cosmopolitan African. A person strongly rooted in Africa with its customs, traditions and beliefs, but influenced by the West and is truly a citizen of the WORLD. It is a hybrid of African inspired meals infused with spices, flavors, techniques from other parts of the world.

SpiceBaby: What elements of the show should we look out for?

Yetunde: Yes, this was a total surprise. I honestly was working on a cookbook which I started about 2 years ago and was looking forward to launching this spring. I had spoken to a producer friend of mine earlier this year about a pilot and she encouraged me and got me excited about even thinking on this path. Next thing I know, I got a call and before you know it, I was on my way to LA to shoot the pilot for National TV. In the show you should look out for a truly diverse eating habit that ranges from jollof rice to efo to quinoa and salmon. And it all always ends with a lovely diner party. It’s my life on a plate with Cosmopolitan Style.

SpiceBaby: What percentage of the content will be African?

Yetunde: Since I am seriously influenced by West African meals and I also have a passion for western meals prepared with an Africa flair, I would say 70% of the cooking with be African/African inspired meals, spices/style or techniques.

SpiceBaby: Who is Yetunde Taiwo? and from what/where do you draw inspiration?

Yetunde: I am an Entrepreneur focused in the Fashion and Entertainment industry. I have been a publicist for over 12 years but I have been cooking since I was 6 years old. I have an intense passion for food and I draw inspiration from colors, shapes and other teachers a.k.a. my mother and my favorite chefs in the world ( Laura Calder, Roger Mooking, Nigella Lawson and Giada De Laurentiis)

SpiceBaby: Where do you fit in as a foodie? Pro or enthusiast.

Yetunde: I did not go to school to be a professional Chef. In my kitchen however, I am the Chief Chef *smile* . I did go to school for communications. I certainly hope I can communicate my passion for African food and also teach others how to be busy, but make time for cooking in their daily lives and eat well. Because these days, it seems 24 hours is just not cutting it with all the things on our to do list

SpiceBaby: Why do you think there has been no truly African Chef on National TV?

Yetunde: I think the challenge has been finding an image or person that can represent what Africa is now but still represent the influence of the world on Africa as well. So it’s not just about East, or West or South Africa. It’s about Africa and how Afropolitan Chef can show our world in a way that is relatable, flavorful, festive and inspiring.

SpiceBaby: What’s next for Afropolitan Chef?

Yetunde: What is next is the launch of a cookbook that would make for the perfect gift for friends and family. For those who truly love African food and western food and are looking for ways to create a hybrid of both worlds. The book : “Afropolitan Chef- How to cook African inspired meals” should be out in the spring of 2012. As soon as I get the detail on what network we will be on, I will certainly be back on Spice Baby to share the news so we can all tune in.