Chef P Balances Music Career with Culinary Ventures

JohnPaul “Chef P” Arabome, a Nigerian-American restaurateur and recording artist, has shared insights on managing his dual careers in music and culinary arts. He owns The Peppered Goat and Jagabans LA in Downtown Los Angeles and is expanding his culinary portfolio with two new concepts: Jerk Ati Jollof and Aboki & Co.

Chef P does not perceive time as a barrier in balancing these pursuits, stating, “Time is a construct. When you’re doing what brings you life, you don’t think about time.” He believes that food, music, business, and art are various channels for expressing creativity.

His culinary ventures reflect this philosophy, with each restaurant concept offering unique food experiences. Jagabans LA focuses on Nigerian cuisine, while Jerk Ati Jollof merges Nigerian jollof with Jamaican jerk dishes.

Chef P's creative journey also includes past work as a painter, visual artist, photographer, sculptor, writer, director, producer, actor, and editor, all guided by a singular creative instinct.