Ambassadors

Our Ambassadors are innovative leaders who are passionate about the African agricultural landscape and committed to the growth of the African agri-food sector. They share the African Food Changemakers vision of a flourishing, sustainable and just food system in Africa.

Together with our Team and Board of Directors, the African Food Changemakers Ambassadors are determined to contribute to our mission of driving profitable and sustainable growth of the African agriculture and food landscapes by attracting, empowering, equipping, connecting and celebrating over 1 Million dynamic and innovative young African agri-food entrepreneurs. across the continent for the transformation of Africa’s agricultural landscape.

Tenemba Samake
Regional Ambassador
Tenemba Samake

Executive Director, MBC Africa

Ténemba Anna Samaké has nearly 30 years of experience in business development and SME financing in West Africa, including banking, microfinance, and impact investment. She believes rural entrepreneurship can create jobs for African youth, reduce food insecurity, and alleviate poverty.  

As executive director of MBC-Africa (www.mbcafrica.org), Ténemba aims to enhance agribusiness SMEs by integrating necessary business services on a single platform. She has developed a network to support SMEs in accessing financing through product development and funding schemes (www.subiz-ghana.com). Ténemba is also a founding member of Impact Investing Ghana (IIGh) and Lady Angels Network.  

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