LAWFF Fellows

Meet the 2023 Fellows

The Disruptors

These women are creating or adapting tools, models, approaches, and/or harness technology
to solve challenges within the food system.


Chantelle De Bruyn

Buttercup Farmhouse

South Africa

Dorothée Nganti Mvondo

Agrix Tech

Cameroon

Laila Ayman Mahmoud

Mesori Tech

Egypt



The Trailblazers

Accomplished entrepreneurs who have made ground-breaking contributions to the African food ecosystem
and paved the way for others.


Abueng Leepile

Bokamoso Abu Farms

South Africa

Amaka Chukwudum

Amicable Mondiale Farms

Nigeria

Anthonia Nkiruka Egbe

The Velvette Company

Nigeria

Jacqueline Joyreen Banda

Jeyie Foods

Malawi

Lynne Odiwa

Nature's Best Green Culture

Kenya

Nadia Akiyo Dovonou

Veto Plus Benin Sarl

Benin

Oluwatoyin Onigbanjo

August Secrets Ltd.

Nigeria

Vera Osei-bonsu

Eat Smart Foods | Start Right Nutrition Limited

Ghana



The Food/Beverage Narrative Changers

Story-tellers and digital media gurus that create content, experiences, or products that amplify positive
changes and opportunities in the ecosystem, change global narratives, and connect people to different
African foods and beverages.


Anne Kirya

For Food's Sake Eat

Uganda

Joyce Gyebi

Mukasechic | Culinary for social change

Ghana

Ugonna Ejiogu

Mitya’s Food Diary

Nigeria

Yasmine Fofana

Afrofoodie | Abidjan Restaurant Week

Cote D'Ivoire



The Top Chefs in Africa

Chefs and cooks who through their creativity and innovative cooking methods are changing narratives about
African food and showcasing our relevance and importance in the global food ecosystem.


Halima Zawiya

The Noodle Bar | Halima Zawiya Farms Limited

Nigeria

Jamila Lawal

Jamila Lawal Enterprises Limited

Nigeria

Moyosoreoluwa Odunfa

The Atije Experience

Nigeria



The Ecosystem Enablers

Private, public, and nonprofit leaders who introduce and scale innovative products, ideas, and/or opportunities that contribute to a more sustainable and inclusive food system.


Aisha Hadejia

Sahel Consulting Agriculture & Nutrition Limited

Nigeria

Atinuke Lebile

Cato Foods and Agro-allied Global Concepts Ltd.

Nigeria

Joyce Atuhaire

African Women Agribusiness Network Uganda

Uganda

Mercy Olorunfemi

Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN)

Nigeria

Noela Victoria Ojara

Divine Organic Foods

Uganda

Olutayo Adeyemi

National Nutrition Consultant

Nigeria

Sylvie Djacbou Deugoue

Greenpeace Africa | YouAct

Cameroon

Wangari Kuria

Farmer on Fire Ltd.

Kenya