Chef

Nicola Kagoro

Originally from Harare, Zimbabwe, Nicola Kagoro, known as Chef Cola, grew up with the idea that meat equals wealth, which she believes is a common notion in Africa. Through her research into African culinary traditions and history, she went on to challenge this view, and introduced vegan cooking in Africa while promoting its nutritional and environmental benefits. In 2016, Cheffe Cola founded African Vegan on a Budget, an initiative driven by her mission to inspire individuals to adopt a healthy vegan diet based on a limited budget. She is also very active in the African branch of ProVeg International.

Organization

ProVeg International

ProVeg International is a network of organizations sharing the mission to replace 50% of animal products globally with plant-based and cultivated foods by 2040.

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