Can Veganism Be African? Stephane Kotto and Duchess Nena bridge the gap

On this episode of Meet the Vegans, we sit down with Duchess Nena, the West African vegan chef, educator, and author of Ibu Vegan, and Stephane Kotto, the founder of the Pan-African Plant-Based Food Alliance and author of From Soil to Soul: African Vegan Recipes. Together, we dive into the deep-rooted connection between African culture and veganism.
They discuss:
•⁠  ⁠How veganism has always been a part of African diets before colonization
•⁠  ⁠The impact of colonization on African food culture and the rise of meat-eating
•⁠  ⁠Why plant-based eating is a natural fit for African heritage
•⁠  ⁠The growing vegan movements in Africa and the diaspora
•⁠  ⁠How veganism is an empowering force for health, ethics, and sustainability
Duchess Nena and Stephane Kotto share their personal journeys to veganism and the work they're doing to bridge the gap between culture and plant-based eating. Their inspiring conversation is a call to return to authentic African food traditions while embracing the benefits of a plant-based lifestyle.

Follow Duchess Nena:
Instagram: @duchessnena
Follow Stephane Kotto:
Instagram: @pan_african_plant_alliance