Top 26 agripreneurs revealed in the GoGettaz 2025 competition

The journey is intensifying — and the energy is electric!

We’re thrilled to officially announce the Top 26 Semi-Finalists in the 2025 GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize Competition. These standout young agripreneurs have emerged from a pool of thousands across the continent, rising through the ranks with bold solutions to some of Africa’s most urgent food and agriculture challenges.

From climate-resilient farming to tech-driven food systems and nutrition-focused innovations, the Top 26 represent the next generation of change-makers — and they are one step closer to the global stage.

On the road to Dakar

As the excitement builds towards the Africa Food Systems Forum in Dakar, Senegal from 31 August to 5 September, these Semi-Finalists are preparing for their final evaluation round, where just 12 Finalists will be selected to pitch live at the Grand Finals.

This is more than a competition. It’s a platform to spotlight Africa’s emerging agri-leaders and connect them with global partners, investment, and media visibility. These Semi-Finalists are not just growing businesses — they’re growing impact.

What’s at stake?

This year’s Finalists are in the running for:

• Two Grand Prizes of USD 50K (one female and one male winner)
• USD 60K in GoGettaz Impact Awards, recognizing excellence in:
  • Technology & Innovation
  • Nutrition & Food Security
  • Gender Equity & Natural Resource Conservation
  • Climate Resilience & Rural Livelihoods
  • Job Creation

These awards celebrate not just the pitch, but the positive transformation these
ventures deliver on the ground — from rural livelihoods to sustainable tech, from
equity to access.

Support the Future of Food in Africa

We invite our global community, partners, and supporters to rally behind these
incredible Semi-Finalists. Their stories reflect the power, creativity, and determination
of Africa’s youth to shape a thriving, inclusive, and resilient food system.
Meet the Top 26 Semi-Finalists:

West Africa

• JR Farms Nigeria Limited – Ajibike Olawale (Nigeria)
• PureLube – Fareeda Mustapha (Ghana)
• COLD-ALIVE HUB – Joy Edeani (Nigeria)
• Rijona Biochemicals and Bodycare Ltd – Rayart Azungah (Ghana)
• Faso Elevage – Faïçal Abdoul Wakil Palenfo (Burkina Faso)
• Cactus Innovation – Elhadji Malick Sagne (Senegal)
• Cocoa Potash – Ibrahim Quagraine (Ghana)
• Green Agro Valley CI– Koffi Appessika (Côte d’Ivoire)

Southern Africa

• Foodforage (Pty) Ltd – Kylie Magowe (Botswana)
• Bio Green Technology – Niza Aritha Zulu (Zambia)
• Viva Organica – Mmakwena Moesi (Botswana)
• Gloria Pepper Sauce and Catering CC – Lavinia Navayole Simon (Namibia)

North Africa

• PROPOLINA – Amira Affaf Bellil (Algeria)
• Jodoor – Amine Derj (Morocco)
• P-Vita – Naglaa Mohammad (Egypt
• ReNile – Hazem Eit Awab (Egypt)

East Africa

• Guaro Farms – Kidist Amedie (Ethiopia)
• KarpoLax – Muyita Samuel (Uganda)
• LimaBot AI – Godfrey Kilimwomeshi (Tanzania)
• FRESHPACK TECHNOLOGIES – Editha Mshiu (Tanzania)
• Vermi-Farm Initiative Ltd – Royford Mutegi (Kenya)
• Rada 360 Limited – Musa Mishamo (Tanzania)
• Desiccated Sweetness – Faith Okong’o (Kenya)

Central Africa

• Royal chocolate – Donfack Djoumessi Christian (Cameroon)
• CultivaHub – Innocent Mwendo (DR Congo)
• DASEC SARL – Daniel Wa Mukina (DR Congo)

Stay tuned as we reveal the Top 12 Finalists heading to Dakar — and follow their journey as they take center stage at Africa’s premier food systems event.