Nominees in this category have made significant impacts in the hospitality, food processing, and food service sectors by creating innovative food products, services, or experiences, and setting new standards in the culinary world. Below is a comprehensive list of founders nominated in this category.
Over 30
Kenya
Beatrice Muteru - Joybells Cake Centre
Agnes Githinji - Nutripix Foods
Racheal Kanana - Raval Bakery
Addah Abdul - Nseko's Kitchen
Collette Muigai - Collette
Brenda Buluku - Mwingi Kenya Limited
Carolyne Masafu - Coriemms Cakery
Tabitha Kapalla - T.P Events & Catering Services
Miriam Nabakwe - Kienyeji's Store
Charity Kiilu - Divine Caterers Ltd
Sarah Kinya - One Fifty Nine Enterprises
Chandni Solanki - Pika Chakula
Margaret Mugo - Rhaspody Delicacies
Esther Kinuthia - Ryaivas Foods
South Africa
Nafeesah Dante - Bo-Kaap's Finest
Ziya Tunzi - The7100kitchen
Winnie Sikhosana - Cairo Africa Restaurant
Brenda Baholo - Plate A Little Cakespot
Nombini Dingela - Fabulously Twinning Pty Ltd
Ghana
Hannatu Issah - Hannisah Ventures
Theodora Kissiedu - Theody Foods
Gifty Afenyo - Don-Maton Trading
May Gblorkpor - Senams Cereals And Trading
Monica Nandara - Nandies School Of Hospitality
Rukaiya Mohammed Ameen - Moh Rukkys Naturals
Tiffany Kpornu Dawson - Kemllys Company Limited
Akua Adjapong - Saladmistress
Nigeria
Oluwafunmilayo Jacob - Fummy Africon Kitchen
Judith Bassey - Juvissom Enterprise
Peggy Ovat - Peggieskitchen And Confectionery
Esther Abiodun - Haddassah_consumables
Goodness O . Ejiofor Goody - Confectionary&Culinary Art
Olumide Martins - Olumide Martins Martins
Roseline Chioma Uwaeze - Crystal Rose-View Place
Fatima Yusuf Nuhu - Alifat Foundation For Women And Youth
Adedayo Funmilayo - Sweaty Catering Service
Bunmi Barnes - Bunmi Zesty Foods
Gabrielle Amunike - Go Green Multi Purpose Agro Farm
Nafisatu Salisu - Ma'alsa_enterprises
Iwayemi Rita - Fredycakes And Occasions
Chichi Eriobu - Phronesis
Esther Oluwatoyin - Hopevine Decoration And Catering Services
Linda Obi - Mama’s Agidi Jollof
Obaro Justina Obaro - Tee And Tee Catering Service
Blessing Thompson - Blizzares Stores
Under 30
Kenya
Audrey Macharia - Audrey Delicacies
Khasida Haji Mohamed - Khasida Baker
Christine Nyambura - Amor Treats Limited
Mercy Ouma - Two Sisters
Lennah Wanja - Leanas Kitchen And Events
Elizabeth Mwangi - Elizabeth Mwangi
Prisca Kiragu - Ayola Foods Limited
Ann Njenga - Gitamunywa
Nataly Waithaka - Linat African Cuisine
South Africa
Mulema Masasu - Mudondu Samba Events And Catering
Morongoa Komana Morema - More Breakthrough Pty Ltd
Zenthia Petersen - Therunerchef
Lindo Mnguni - Muuttua Water
Ghana
Belinda Twumoah Hammond - Twumoah Fresh
Emilia Oforiwaa Djan - Emily’s Sweets And Bakes
Pamela Ami Seyram Biah - Edi Eli Bakery
Esther Agbodo - Seph's Local Bar
Juliet Clara Mensah - J&J Tom-Brown
Azeyam Gloria - Sunrise Foods
Callister Muonah - Tibaabu Foods
Seph's Local Bar - Eph's Local Bar
Victoria Annan - Vicanns Catering And Decor Services
Ashley Aggrey - The Cake Donut
Sandra Annorbah - Nyameye_foods
Nigeria
Uduak-Obong Edoho - Vinez Confectioneries
Princess Owoh - Ambydated Foods Limited
Bomunu Loveth Samuel Ikoko - Spring Enterprises Limited (Spring Foods)
Faiza Yuguda Umar - Yufzar Bakery
Happiness Igwe - Happybite's Catering Services
Ayeni Pamela - Pamelarose Catering Services
Deborah Bassey - Dee’s Cravin
Edehuman Esther Caroline - Caro's Treats
Blessing Afolabi - Bae's Bite N More
Zainab Aliyu - Zeeny's Menu
Agnes Sunday - Paragon’s Kitchen
Kate James Tiri - Menorah Emporium
Peace Ukaegbu - Wendylite Kitchen
Oyindamola Ojuoye - Special Treat Catering And Events Management
Bukie Okangbe Okangbr - Bufarms Nigeria Limited
Chinonye Nnabugo - No.1foodplug
Nano Hassan - La’ Nano Ltd.
Goodness Umeh Taylor - Em2gee Foods
Grace Uzezi Ikomi - Grace's Kitchen