National & North: Spreading smiles, from Africa to Milwaukee

Intersection: North Ave & 72nd
Age: 37
Occupation: Owner, Irie Zulu African Fusion Restaurant


In 1997, Social Psychology Researcher Arthur Aron conducted a study on human connection.
Almost 20 years later it became popularized as The 36 Questions That Lead To Love.
So here in Milwaukee, we chose 8 strangers from two of our longest streets to answer these questions — on camera.
It’s time to meet your neighbor, and maybe even love them too.
88Nine Presents: National & North
Produced by: Laura Kezman and Nate Imig
All music in the series by: Q The Sun
National & North is brought to you by Educators Credit Union.
North Avenue has been a pillar, a pivotal street in getting me grounded in Milwaukee.
Yollande moved to Milwaukee from the African country Cameroon to obtain her second graduate degree. Her first Milwaukee address was on North Avenue and she now owns an African fusion restaurant on the same street.
Her energy is magnetic, and she radiates love.