Madiba Resturant Launches Crowdfund Campaign To Stay Open

One of Brooklyn’s most sought after traditional South African eateries needs the peoples help to keep them open.

Madiba Resturant, located at 195 Dekalb Avenue in Fort Greene, opened back in September of 1999 and has launched a public Indiegogo campaign to help keep it going for years to come. Due to the continuous rising costs of supplies, increasing rent and questionable lease renewal, Madiba had to shut down their Harlem location and worries Brooklyn might be next.

“We know that Madiba has become your second home. We want to continue to offer the menu, experience and support that have put us on the global map. We encourage you to still come and dine with us, as any support will help to protect our future,” states chef and owner Mark Henegan in the campaign. “Furthermore, we are hoping we can rely on our family and friends to recommend and consider Madiba for corporate parties and caterings during the holiday season.”

The restaurant that honors the late Nelson Mandela (often called Madiba) has continued to offer unique cultural location and exquisite cuisine all while continuing to make an impact by serving the diverse people of both New York City and South Africa. The owners of Madiba launched HandUp!, a CSR initiative that promotes education, social justice, urban renewal, equal LGBT and racial rights.

The campaign dubbed #SaveMadiba is seeking to raise and overall of $200,000. Those who give monumental donations of $200 and up will receive a generous percentage off of dining at the restaurant, for the entire year of 2016; though any donation amount, I’m sure, would be appreciated.
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As of today Madiba has raised $9, 985 with 50 days left until the close of campaign.

While small businesses in Brooklyn, sadly, continue to close, we should do everything in our power to help the mom and pop shops, that make the borough what it is, stay open.

And remain open.

Watch below the owner’s plea for your help and generosity.