Jikoni Recipe Archive is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization that celebrates the rich diversity of African and Black cuisine by documenting the legacy of cooks, both old-school and new-school, while amplifying their vibrant food cultures.
Jikoni Recipe Archive is a culinary beacon for African and Black cuisine that curates the resources to amplify these food identities while preserving them for future generations to enjoy.
This heritage hub leverages the tools of food media to preserve the legacy of oral tradition, empower emerging talent, and promote home cooking.
About Us
Treasuring Africa's Flavors Across the Diaspora
Through digital content and storytelling,
we aim to preserve and celebrate the rich culinary heritage
of African and Black cuisines.
OUR MISSION
Cultivating a Rich Culinary Landscape through Four Key Impact Areas
OUR FOCUS
Documents & preserves the culinary traditions of African & Black cuisine to ensure their cultural heritage is safeguarded for future generations.
Recipe Archival
Promotes cultural understanding & fosters connections through the exchange of these diverse cuisines, bridging communities & promoting dialogue.
Food Diplomacy
Increases awareness & appreciation for these underrepresented traditions by showcasing food from African & Black culinary identities in mainstream media.
Amplify Cuisines
Inspires individuals to confidently cook African & Black cuisine at home through accessible recipes, both old school and new school, that normalize these cultural flavors in their everyday cooking.
Home Cooking
Make a Difference
At Jikoni Recipe Archive, we are dedicated to preserving and celebrating the rich culinary heritage of African and Black cuisine. As a non-profit organization, we rely on the generosity of supporters like you to continue our work.
Your support is vital in ensuring that African and Black recipes are accessible to all, fostering cultural appreciation and connections through food.
By contributing today, you directly support our efforts to curate and share diverse recipes, promote cross-cultural understanding, and celebrate the flavors that make our world so vibrant before they are lost.
Donate now to help us achieve our mission at Jikoni Recipe Archive.
Founder & Executive Director
Kiano Moju
Treasurer & Secretary
Juliet Solitei
Board of Directors
Serfe Efap
Board of Directors
Emmanuel Klu
Assistant Editor
Iszy Potter
The Team