Selassie Atadika
Keynote Speaker: Chef, Food Systems Changemaker, and Founder of Midunu
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Selassie Atadika Biography
Selassie Atadika is a TIME Earth Award-winning chef and global thought leader at the intersection of food, climate resilience, and economic justice—proving that the most sustainable solutions are also the most flavorful. A finalist for the Basque Culinary World Prize, she has been named among The Best Chef Awards’ Top 100 Chefs in the World and honored with La Liste’s New Destination Champion Award. Her work has been featured in BBC, CNN, The Financial Times, and The New York Times, earning international acclaim for revolutionizing African food systems through sustainability, storytelling, and ethical sourcing.
For Atadika, food is identity, memory, politics, and power—a connection shaped by her journey from relocating to the U.S. after the 1981 coup in Ghana to working in humanitarian crises worldwide. This experience fuels her belief that food is not just sustenance but a tool for restoring dignity, fostering resilience, and creating opportunities for sustainable peace.
As the founder of Midunu, a Ghana-based culinary enterprise, she leads the New African Cuisine movement, pioneering a model where culture, community, and cuisine intersect with sustainability and economic empowerment. Through nomadic dining experiences and award-winning Midunu Chocolates, she elevates indigenous ingredients and traditional preservation techniques, creating economic opportunities for smallholder women farmers and producers while reshaping global perceptions of African foodways.
A former humanitarian aid worker with the United Nations, Atadika applies a systems-level approach to food security and climate action. She champions plant-forward diets, regenerative agriculture, and circular food economies, advocating for neglected and underutilized species (NUS) and indigenous knowledge as essential solutions to climate resilience.
A sought-after speaker and MacMillan Fellow at Yale University, she has addressed audiences at global sustainability forums, making the case for African foodways as a cornerstone of climate-resilient food systems. She believes in the power of deliciousness to drive food systems change—proving that sustainability, cultural preservation, and indulgence are not only compatible but essential for the future of food.
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Selassie Atadika Speaking Topics
African foodways offer solutions to the most pressing environmental and agricultural challenges. From neglected crops with high climate resilience to sustainable culinary traditions, this talk explores how African agricultural practices and biodiversity can combat food insecurity, regenerate ecosystems, and adapt to climate volatility. Drawing from her experience across 40+ countries, Selassie invites audiences to rethink global food systems through the lens of African innovation.
Attendee Results:
- Learn how indigenous crops and practices support climate adaptation and ecological restoration.
- Understand biodiversity’s role in building resilient food systems.
- Gain actionable strategies for adopting sustainable agricultural practices inspired by African foodways.
- Explore how community-driven food solutions foster environmental and cultural resilience.
As one of the largest cocoa producers, Ghana sits at the intersection of agriculture, climate, and economic challenges. This talk dives into the environmental and socioeconomic impact of cocoa farming, highlighting how creating value at origin reduces deforestation, supports smallholder farmers, and promotes sustainable trade. Selassie shares her journey as a chocolatier advocating for ethical sourcing and regenerative agricultural practices in cocoa production.
Attendee Results:
- Understand the environmental challenges and solutions within the global cocoa value chain.
- Discover how ethical chocolate production supports climate-conscious agriculture and community development.
- Learn strategies to incorporate transparency and sustainability into supply chains.
- Explore how storytelling connects consumers to climate-friendly food systems.
Africa’s diverse cuisines provide a powerful model for sustainable agriculture and environmental stewardship. This talk highlights the philosophy of New African Cuisine, blending cultural preservation with innovative approaches to climate resilience. By incorporating wild foods, ancient grains, and communal dining traditions, Selassie demonstrates how African culinary heritage promotes environmental sustainability and community well-being.
Attendee Results:
- Discover the role of indigenous ingredients in preserving cultural and environmental heritage.
- Learn how traditional food systems reduce environmental impact and enhance resilience.
- Gain inspiration for integrating sustainability into food innovation.
- Explore how communal dining fosters cultural and ecological connection.
African cuisines, rooted in plant-based traditions, offer a roadmap for addressing climate change and agricultural sustainability. This talk highlights nutrient-dense crops like millet, fonio, and legumes, showcasing their role in reducing environmental footprints, improving soil health, and supporting climate-smart agriculture. Selassie connects these traditions to global solutions for food security and sustainability.
Attendee Results:
- Understand the environmental benefits of plant-forward diets and how they mitigate climate impact.
- Learn how African crops and farming practices contribute to sustainable agriculture.
- Discover preservation techniques that minimize food waste and promote environmental health.
- Be inspired by flavorful, plant-based innovations rooted in tradition and sustainability.
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How do I book Selassie Atadika to speak at my event?
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How much does it cost to book Selassie Atadika for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Selassie Atadika, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Selassie Atadika are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Selassie Atadika, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
What topics does Selassie Atadika speak about?
Selassie Atadika is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Black Heritage, Thought Leadership, Disruptive Thinking, Sustainability, Climate Change, Environmental Science, Environmental Activism, Environment, Agriculture, Celebrity Chef and Hospitality.
Where does Selassie Atadika travel from?
Selassie Atadika generally travels from Accra, Ghana and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Selassie Atadika?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Selassie Atadika for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Selassie Atadika for your next private or corporate function.
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Selassie Atadika or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
Selassie Atadika is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Black Heritage, Thought Leadership and Disruptive Thinking. The estimated speaking fee range to book Selassie Atadika for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Selassie Atadika generally travels from Accra, Ghana and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Caleb Harper, Gary Oppenheimer and Mithika Mwenda. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Selassie Atadika for an upcoming event.
SPEAKING TOPICS
Selassie Atadika Speaking Topics
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Reimagining Food Systems Through African Foodways: How African Culinary Traditions Can Drive Climate and Environmental Resilience
African foodways offer solutions to the most pressing environmental and agricultural challenges. From neglected crops with high climate resilience to sustainable culinary traditions, this talk explores how African agricultural practices and biodiversity can combat food insecurity, regenerate ecosystems, and adapt to climate volatility. Drawing from her experience across 40+ countries, Selassie invites audiences to rethink global food systems through the lens of African innovation.
Attendee Results:
- Learn how indigenous crops and practices support climate adaptation and ecological restoration.
- Understand biodiversity’s role in building resilient food systems.
- Gain actionable strategies for adopting sustainable agricultural practices inspired by African foodways.
- Explore how community-driven food solutions foster environmental and cultural resilience.
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The Cocoa Journey - From Bean to Bite: Creating Climate-Conscious Value Chains Through Ethical Cocoa Production
As one of the largest cocoa producers, Ghana sits at the intersection of agriculture, climate, and economic challenges. This talk dives into the environmental and socioeconomic impact of cocoa farming, highlighting how creating value at origin reduces deforestation, supports smallholder farmers, and promotes sustainable trade. Selassie shares her journey as a chocolatier advocating for ethical sourcing and regenerative agricultural practices in cocoa production.
Attendee Results:
- Understand the environmental challenges and solutions within the global cocoa value chain.
- Discover how ethical chocolate production supports climate-conscious agriculture and community development.
- Learn strategies to incorporate transparency and sustainability into supply chains.
- Explore how storytelling connects consumers to climate-friendly food systems.
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New African Cuisine - Bold Flavors, Deep Roots: Preserving Cultural and Environmental Heritage Through African Foodways
Africa’s diverse cuisines provide a powerful model for sustainable agriculture and environmental stewardship. This talk highlights the philosophy of New African Cuisine, blending cultural preservation with innovative approaches to climate resilience. By incorporating wild foods, ancient grains, and communal dining traditions, Selassie demonstrates how African culinary heritage promotes environmental sustainability and community well-being.
Attendee Results:
- Discover the role of indigenous ingredients in preserving cultural and environmental heritage.
- Learn how traditional food systems reduce environmental impact and enhance resilience.
- Gain inspiration for integrating sustainability into food innovation.
- Explore how communal dining fosters cultural and ecological connection.
-
Plant-Forward Innovation in a Changing World: African Ingredients as a Blueprint for Climate-Smart Diets
African cuisines, rooted in plant-based traditions, offer a roadmap for addressing climate change and agricultural sustainability. This talk highlights nutrient-dense crops like millet, fonio, and legumes, showcasing their role in reducing environmental footprints, improving soil health, and supporting climate-smart agriculture. Selassie connects these traditions to global solutions for food security and sustainability.
Attendee Results:
- Understand the environmental benefits of plant-forward diets and how they mitigate climate impact.
- Learn how African crops and farming practices contribute to sustainable agriculture.
- Discover preservation techniques that minimize food waste and promote environmental health.
- Be inspired by flavorful, plant-based innovations rooted in tradition and sustainability.
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Selassie Atadika Reviews
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“Selassie has delightfully succeeded in embarking us in an unexpected journey across culinary flavors of Africa. On top of her exceptional cuisine skillset, she demonstrated such a passion and engagement whilst she was sharing with the audience her creations and the local ingredients she had selected. This challenge was not a given as she had the mission to pair her delicious dishes with our wines & spirits served during the dinner.”
Moet Hennessy - Jan 06 2025 -
“Selassie oLered fresh, compelling views on topics as varied as culinary authenticity, sustainability and restaurant accountability at the #50BestTalks event held as part of The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2021 programme. She is one of the most articulate heralds of African cuisine on the world stage and was also a pleasure to work with.”
The World’s 50 Best Restaurants - Jan 06 2025 -
“We were delighted to host Selassie in Toronto, Canada in the spring of 2019 where she participated in the Terroir Symposium program as both a guest Chef and Keynote Presenter. She collaborated with several chefs to showcase their unique tastes of place - it was delicious and educational! Selassie's passion for Ghana and the culinary arts came through during her main stage presentation. Delegates left inspired to learn more both from and with her! “
Culinary Tourism Alliance - Jan 06 2025 -
“Selassie is one of the most fascinating, forward-thinking leaders in food, culture, and agriculture. She captivates her audience by mapping the intersections of culturally inspired delicious food and the resiliency and health of people and the planet. The opportunity to be engaged in her conversation is truly priceless!”
Yale University - Jan 06 2025
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How do I book Selassie Atadika to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Selassie Atadika for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Selassie Atadika, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Selassie Atadika or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Selassie Atadika for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Selassie Atadika, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Selassie Atadika are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Selassie Atadika, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Selassie Atadika speak about?
Selassie Atadika is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Black Heritage, Thought Leadership, Disruptive Thinking, Sustainability, Climate Change, Environmental Science, Environmental Activism, Environment, Agriculture, Celebrity Chef and Hospitality. -
Where does Selassie Atadika travel from?
Selassie Atadika generally travels from Accra, Ghana and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Selassie Atadika?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Selassie Atadika for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Selassie Atadika for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Selassie Atadika or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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