Singapore’s ‘Godfather of Hip-Hop’ is about to take his halal burgers worldwide
Sheikh Haikel is a household name among Singapore’s music enthusiasts, and as I sit across from him at a table outside FatPapas’ central kitchen, I get a glimpse of his popularity in the Lion City.
Passserbys pay their respect as they walk past, some smiling at him or raising their hand in greeting, some bowing in reverence and others asking for a quick photograph. Often known as “The Godfather of Hip Hop,” he has been credited with popularising rap music on the island.
Recently, however, Sheikh Haikel has been making waves in a different field as co-owner and founder of halal burger chain FatPapas, one of Singapore’s most popular burger joints.
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Harnoor Channi-Tiwary