Skip to main content

Press

Kunaya in the news — read about our journey to bring tiger nut milk to the world.

Commemorative plaque of The Baltimore Times article "Kunaya Introduces Tiger Nut Milk to the U.S. Market", featuring Faridat Ilupeju
The Baltimore TimesAugust 2026

Kunaya Introduces Tiger Nut Milk to the U.S. Market

For Black Business Month, The Baltimore Times profiled Kunaya founder Faridat Ilupeju and how a study abroad experience in Nigeria inspired a plant-based beverage brand rooted in culture, wellness and sustainability.

"This is bigger than me. It's about showing what's possible when we invest in our ideas, our culture, and our communities."
— Faridat Ilupeju, Kunaya Founder
Read Article(opens in a new tab)
Technical.lyOctober 15, 2025

How one of the United States' oldest art schools uses entrepreneurship to stay ahead

At MICA's first creative entrepreneurship conference, leaders explored how business-focused programs can shape opportunities for both the college and its students.

"I didn't want to just do a business program, because I felt like it's lacking in the area of the arts and of appealing to people. Business can be very analytical, and I wanted to have a more creative approach to building my product."
— Faridat Ilupeju, Kunaya Founder
Read Article(opens in a new tab)
Johns Hopkins Carey Business School2024

UP/Start: Two Students Get Funding to Start Their Businesses

Learn how Kunaya founder Faridat Ilupeju won funding through MICA's UP/Start venture competition to develop tiger nut milk and expand brand awareness.

Read Article(opens in a new tab)

Media Inquiries

For press inquiries, interviews, or additional information about Kunaya, please reach out to us.

Contact Us