‘Can you tell us some of the stories you’ve discovered?’ The faces on the call were exchange students at the Vienna University of Economics and Business. They were interviewing me about Ghana’s cocoa industry. The…
Friend, It’s 3:51 AM on this side of the equator. The half-opened glass louvres make way for the harmattan breeze to circulate in this semi-lit room. It’s a perfect time to hide under the sheets…
In my previous post, I highlighted the following thought: Chocolate lovers are curious about the cocoa supply chain. They want to hear stories about the people who grow cocoa, where they live, their culture, and…
👋🏾Hello there, Lately, I’ve been thinking about how chocolate lovers can access more stories about the roots of their favorite confectionery. This piece is one of the many things on my mind, and I hope…
When I first launched African Cocoa Stories, my approach to publishing stories looked something like this: Record an interview with a farmer – take photos of them – listen to the recording – draft story…
As I follow the story of cocoa value addition in Africa, I’m struck by how crucial self-education is to the success of chocolate makers and chocolatiers on the continent. Sometimes, their journey began with a…
Most players in the cocoa industry show concern for doing business in a way that makes our environment safe.
Have you ever been in a situation where two kind people you knew couldn’t get along?
Last year, when I returned from the Eko Chocolate Show in Nigeria, I shared how struck I was by Nigerians’ excitement at seeing Bioko Treat‘s Gari and Peanut Butter chocolate. The experience made me conclude…
Cocoa isn’t only farming, selling beans, and making chocolate. It affects the entire life of the people it comes into contact with. It’s a crucial part of their story, their identity, a mark they can’t do away with.