African Food Changemakers

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09/03/2025

The Path for Sorghum's Renaissance

This episode explores sorghum’s journey from an ancient African grain, considered 'poverty food' in Africa, to becoming a trendy, gluten-free superfood in the West. Featuring insights from Chef Mokgadi Itsweng, Rachel Klataske of New Life Market, and Malobi Ogbechie of Kadan Kadan, we investigate its current renaissance and Africa’s potential to be a hub for innovation in the global sorghum market.
08/27/2025

Cassava: The Untapped Potential of Africa's Golden Crop

Explore the transformative potential of cassava, a starchy root vegetable increasingly popular in the West due to rising gluten sensitivities and climate change. Featuring insights from industry trailblazers such as Yemesi Iranloye, Chef Pierre Thiam, and Dr. Tony Bello, the episode explores cassava's journey from African farms to global markets, its diverse applications, and its promising future as a sustainable crop. Listen in to discover how cassava could revolutionize not just diets, but economies worldwide.
08/20/2025

What Happened To The Kolanut?

This episode of Plates Without Borders, hosted by Chisom Enelemah and Chika Dunga and produced by African Food Changemakers, delves into the significant but unrecognized role of the kola nut in the history of Coca-Cola. It explains how Coca-Cola's name and original recipe were inspired by the African kola nut and the coca plant from South America. Guests include Chef Maria Bradford, author Mark Pendergrast, and Karma Foundation's chairman, Albert Tucker, who discuss the cultural, historical, and economic impact of the kola nut. The episode highlights efforts to revive the kola nut's prominence, particularly through ethical business practices of companies like Karma Drinks, which work directly with West African farmers. Chef Maria Bradford adds insights into using kola nuts in culinary traditions. The episode concludes by urging listeners to appreciate the authentic flavor of the kola nut through products like Karma Cola.
03/14/2023

Teff Truths

Teff is just as unique as it is good. The source of its goodness starts in the vast fields where it is cultivated and thereafter harvested. With over 15 varieties cultivated in Ethiopia, it is a traditional staple food that is gluten-free, has lots of dietary benefits, and is consumed by over 70 million Ethiopians daily. Tune in to gain more insights about this super grain and how it is changing the narrative of African foods. Disclaimer; This episode is strictly for educational purposes.
02/11/2023

5 Legal Steps to Consider When Scaling Your Agribusiness

Legal requirements and best practices can make or break a business, particularly when scaling. Our guest speaker, Seun Timi-Koleolu simplifies the legal steps you need to take when considering growing your business. Music from https://filmmusic.io“Energizing” by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
02/11/2023

Africa in Chocolates

WHAT’S IN YOUR STOCKING THIS HOLIDAY SEASON? So, by now many of us have the tree up, as well as stockings hung and hampers packed. One item that’s almost never missing from those stockings and hampers? – Chocolate! But do you have any idea WHERE your chocolate comes from and all that goes on behind the scenes before the chocolate finds it’s way to the store shelves? Listen on to find out.
02/11/2023

Amplifying Women's Voices in Agriculture

On this episode of the Nourishing Africa Podcast, we celebrate International Women's Day 2021 by engaging three powerful women in the African agriculture sector, Jolene Dewason, Mitslal Kifleyesus-Matschie, and Ndid Nwunelii. Listen in as these women share their visionary work, strategies, and practical recommendations for women to thrive in the agriculture and food landscapes in Africa. Music from https://filmmusic.io“Energizing” by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
02/11/2023

Blogging as a Tool for Driving Customer Engagement

It is becoming more important for agri-food SMEs to have a healthy, interactive relationship with their customers. Recent digital trends have seen blogging becoming increasingly popular for keeping customers engaged, receiving feedback, understanding their needs, and responding accordingly. In this episode of the Nourishing Africa podcast, Siyabonga Mngoma discusses how agri-food SMEs can use blogging to drive customer engagement. Music from https://filmmusic.io“Energizing” by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Practical Insights for Agri-Food Business to Scale....

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African Food Changemakers
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2023 - 2025
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