About the
Africa Food Prize
The Africa Food Prize is the preeminent award recognizing an outstanding individual or institution that is leading the effort to change the reality of farming in Africa—from a struggle to survive to a business that thrives.
The US $100,000 prize celebrates Africans who are taking control of Africa’s agriculture agenda. It puts a spotlight on bold initiatives and technical innovations that can be replicated across the continent to create a new era of food security and economic opportunity for all Africans.
Prize Laureates
Representing a wide cross section of African society, the winners of the Prize have included entrepreneurs, scientists, community organizers and activists, business leaders, and policy makers – all contributing in diverse and effective ways to a green revolution in Africa that bolsters the continent´s agricultural development and food security.
The Africa Food Prize
Committee
The Africa Food Prize Committee is an independent body chaired by Former Tanzanian President, H.E Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete.
News & Updates
Africa Food Prize 2024 Call for Nominations Now Open
February 16th, 2024
Pan-Africa Bean Research Alliance (PABRA) Wins Africa Food Prize 2023
September 7th, 2023Our Partners
