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Selassie Atadika

Award-Winning Chef, Thought Leader on African Cuisine & Foodways Advocate; Founder of Midunu

Selassie Atadika
Travels From Travels From:
Ghana
Speaking Fee Speaking Fee:
Live Event: $10,000 - $20,000
Virtual Event: $10,000 - $20,000
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Black Heritage, Celebrity Chef, Disruptive Thinking, Food & Beverage, Sustainability, Thought Leadership
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Selassie Atadika Biography

Selassie Atadika is redefining African cuisine and inspiring audiences worldwide. A chef, chocolatier, and thought leader with over a decade of humanitarian experience across 40+ countries, Atadika captivates audiences with her ability to connect culture, sustainability, and cuisine to create solutions for global challenges. Her talks leave audiences inspired to act.

Atadika is an award-winning chef and thought leader redefining African cuisine. Founder of Midunu and Midunu Chocolates, she bridges the gap between heritage and innovation, inspiring audiences with her unique take on New African Cuisine. With experience spanning over 40 countries and features in CNN, The New York Times, and BBC, Atadika is at the forefront of conversations on sustainable food systems and culture.

Her accolades include being a finalist of the Basque Culinary World Prize (2019), a recipient of the La Liste New Destination Champion Award (2021), and she was listed among the Top 100 Best Chefs in the world (2020, 2021).

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Selassie Atadika Speaking Topics

  • Reimagining Food Systems Through African Foodways: How African Culinary Traditions Can Inspire Global Change

    African foodways hold the answers to many of the challenges in today’s broken food systems. From neglected crops with untapped nutritional potential to sustainable culinary traditions passed down through generations, this talk explores how the continent’s rich culinary heritage offers innovative solutions to global issues like biodiversity loss, food insecurity, and climate change. Drawing on years of experience in over 40 countries and a deep understanding of African gastronomy, Selassie takes the audience on a journey to rethink the way we grow, process, and consume food.

    Attendee Results:

    • Learn how indigenous ingredients and practices can combat food insecurity and restore ecosystems.
    • Understand the critical role of biodiversity in creating resilient food systems.
    • Discover actionable steps to incorporate sustainable practices inspired by African foodways.
    • Gain insight into how culture and cuisine intersect to foster community-driven food solutions.

  • The Cocoa Journey - From Bean to Bite: Redefining the Value Chain Through Ethical Chocolate Production

    Ghana, one of the largest producers of cocoa, has historically been at the bottom of the global value chain. This talk dives into the untold stories of cocoa farmers, the challenges they face, and how creating value at origin is changing the narrative. Selassie shares her journey as a chocolatier working with Ghanaian cocoa and African ingredients, highlighting the importance of ethical sourcing, fair trade, and innovative business models that prioritize farmers and local economies.

    Attendee Results:

    • Understand the global cocoa value chain and its socioeconomic impact.
    • Discover how ethical chocolate production can drive community development and sustainability.
    • Learn how to integrate transparent sourcing practices into business models.
    • Explore the role of storytelling in connecting consumers to the origins of their food.

  • New African Cuisine - Bold Flavors, Deep Roots: Celebrating Africa’s Culinary Heritage in a Modern World

    Africa is not a single cuisine—it is a mosaic of hundreds of regional food traditions, each with its own identity. This talk highlights the philosophy behind New African Cuisine, an approach that respects the continent’s rich culinary history while innovating for the future. By incorporating wild foods, ancient grains, and communal dining traditions, Selassie shows how food can be a vehicle for storytelling, sustainability, and cultural preservation.

    Attendee Results:

    • Learn how to use food as a storytelling medium to celebrate diversity and history.
    • Understand the importance of preserving indigenous ingredients and techniques.
    • Gain inspiration for creating dishes that balance tradition and innovation.
    • Explore the philosophy behind communal dining and its impact on culture and connection.

  • Plant-Forward Innovation in a Changing World: How African Ingredients Lead the Way to a Sustainable Future

    As the world shifts toward plant-forward diets to address climate change and health crises, African cuisines provide a roadmap for how to do it right. Rich in plant proteins, ancient grains, and wild foraged foods, African culinary traditions are naturally sustainable. This talk explores how these ingredients can shape the future of food while reducing the environmental footprint of our diets.

    Attendee Results:

    • Discover the power of plant-forward diets in reducing carbon footprints and improving health.
    • Learn how African crops like millet, fonio, and legumes can lead the way in sustainable eating.
    • Understand the role of preservation techniques in minimizing food waste.
    • Be inspired by bold flavor profiles that make plant-based dishes exciting and satisfying.

Selassie Atadika Videos

  • Go Back and Get it Right on Food | Chef Selassie Atadika | EAT Forum 2019
    Go Back and Get it Right on Food | Chef Selassie Atadika | EAT Forum 2019
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Selassie Atadika is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Reimagining Food Systems Through African Foodways: How African Culinary Traditions Can Inspire Global Change, The Cocoa Journey - From Bean to Bite: Redefining the Value Chain Through Ethical Chocolate Production, New African Cuisine - Bold Flavors, Deep Roots: Celebrating Africa’s Culinary Heritage in a Modern World and Plant-Forward Innovation in a Changing World: How African Ingredients Lead the Way to a Sustainable Future. The estimated speaking fee range to book Selassie Atadika for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Selassie Atadika generally travels from Ghana and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Fred Swaniker, Don Cheadle, Valentine Thomas, David Olusoga and Danielle Nierenberg. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Selassie Atadika for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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