Nubian Markets is more than just a market. iT’S a model and an embodiment of the African history that is so deeply rooted within the soils of this nation, and in Nubian Square
Ismail Samad and Yusuf Yassin created Nubian Markets to serve as a hub for the people within the Roxbury community. As an experienced zero-waste chef, Ismail hopes to give a platform to the amazing foods and flavors of the African diaspora.
Together, Ismail and Yusuf look forward to contributing to the efforts that have been long standing in Roxbury, to create a destination that is grounded in the flavors and culture of the people who have been here for generations.
Visit us
Nubian Markets
2565 Washington Street
Roxbury, MA 02119
Summer Hours
Monday - Saturday: 7am-8pm
Sunday - Grocery Only: 9am-6pm
Meet the nubian marketS team
To execute the vision that we have for Nubian Markets, we have built a strong team of like-minded individuals, with the aligned goal of representing and broadcasting everything the African diaspora has to offer.
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Ismail Samad
Founder and Chef Visionary
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Yusuf Yassin
Founder and General Manager
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Yusha Abdullah
Grocery Manager
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Asim Shakur-DuVall
Cafe and Catering Manager
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Tiffany Magazine
Assistant General Manager
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Alonzo Gayle
Head Chef
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Nigel Birch
Kitchen Manager
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Roz Freeman
Scaling + Growth Support
