Nourishing Africa and Changing Global Narratives
Nourishing Africa and Changing Global Narratives
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.
Founder, KR Foods
Ikechukwu Kingsley Amajuoyi is a graduate of industrial chemistry from the Federal University of Technology, Owerri, with a postgraduate diploma in environmental chemistry. With over a decade of experience in entrepreneurship and business administration, he has emerged as a pioneering force in Nigeria’s agribusiness landscape.
He is the founder of KR Foods, a rapidly growing indigenous palm oil brand recognized for its quality, traceability, and positive impact. With a presence in over six major cities across Nigeria and a growing footprint in diaspora markets, KR Foods stands as a model of scalable, inclusive, and ethical agribusiness.
Driven by a passion for innovation and community transformation, Ikechukwu combines entrepreneurial acumen with a deep commitment to data-led development. As Deputy Hub Lead (South East) for the Scaling Up Nutrition Business Network (SBN) Nigeria and a former Monitoring and Evaluation Officer on a GAIN-supported project, he champions inclusive strategies that strengthen agricultural value chains and uplift smallholder farmers.
In addition to his work in enterprise development, Ikechukwu serves as a Registered Business Development Service Provider (BDSP) with the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC), where he provides technical expertise to support businesses in improving their investment readiness, corporate governance and export competitiveness.
His forward-thinking approach is reinforced by continuous learning and holding professional certifications in food and agribusiness from Nexford University, Fate Foundation, and GIZ. His leadership and enterprise have been nationally recognized: in 2020, KR Foods was named one of Nigeria’s Top 100 Fastest-Growing SMEs by Business Day, and in 2021, he was nominated for the National MSME Award for Excellence in Agriculture.
At the heart of Ikechukwu’s work is a steadfast belief that agribusiness can be a powerful tool for economic empowerment, climate resilience, and social equity. His journey reflects the transformative potential of purpose-driven leadership grounded in innovation, integrity, and impact.
Nourishing Africa and Changing Global Narratives
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