Abena Offeh-Gyimah

Abena Offeh-Gyimah, founder of the BEELA Center for Indigenous Foods in Ghana, is a passionate advocate for preserving indigenous African seeds and practices. She discusses the sacred relationship between ancestral foods, seeds, and community, emphasizing their cultural and spiritual significance. Abena critiques the commercialization of seeds, arguing they should be honored rather than owned. She reflects on the importance of food sovereignty and revitalizing Native African foods, linking them to identity, biodiversity, and sustainable futures.