Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli
Social Entrepreneur | Transforming Africa's Food Systems
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Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli is a celebrated social entrepreneur and author who has dedicated her career to driving sustainable impact across Africa. As the Founder of LEAP Africa, she has empowered over 500,000 young leaders to build thriving communities.
Nwuneli's acclaimed book 'Food Entrepreneurs in Africa' showcases her expertise in agricultural innovation, harnessing her decade of experience as a Managing Partner at Sahel Consulting. She currently serves as the Chair of the African Philanthropy Forum, leveraging her networks to accelerate social change.
Nwuneli's inspiring keynotes provide a blueprint for ethical leadership and inclusive development in emerging markets.
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The future of the food ecosystem -- and the power of your plate
Many people across the world don't have access to healthy food -- while in other places tons of food go to waste. Social entrepreneur Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli thinks we can take bold steps to fix this problem. She lays out what it would take to build a more equitable, sustainable food system that nourishes all people and asks us to widen our perspectives before eating our next meal.
Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli at Skoll World Forum 2026
| Event | Year | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Skoll World Forum | 2026 | Oxford |
| TEDWomen 2021 | 2021 | 🇺🇸Palm Springs, United States |
| TED | 2017 | 🇨🇦Vancouver, Canada |
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