OUR STORY HOME IMPACT & PURPOSE CULINARY SAFARI STAY CONNECTED ART & CULTURE OUR STORY Two Journeys. One Continent. A Shared Purpose Purpose was never added to Okuhle. It was the reason Okuhle was created: to celebrate Africa through food, art and culture while building meaningful opportunity for its people. Our journey simply brought us closer to the people and communities at the heart of that promise. THEIR STORIES FULL BIOGRAPHY JACQUES VAN STADEN MOYO YOUNCHAHOU FOUNDER I CHEF I STEWARD CO-FOUNDER I AFRICAN ART CURATOR Born in South Africa, Jacques has spent decades creating extraordinary dining experiences around the world. But his greatest calling has always led him back to Africa - its people, its flavors, its culture and its exceptional potential. Originally from Cameroon and based in Johannesburg, Moyo is a distinguished African art curator with more than 25 years of experience building relationships with traditional artisans, farmers and communities across Africa. With Okuhle, he is bringing a lifetime in food and hospitality home to a greater purpose: to share the Africa he knows and loves while building a self-sustaining model that creates lasting impact for the artisans, children, farmers and communities behind its stories. His deep respect for African heritage, craftsmanship and the people behind it is central to Okuhle’s mission; to preserve and celebrate Africa’s artistic legacy while creating sustainable opportunities, greater access to global markets and economic dignity for the people whose hands and traditions keep that legacy alive. “I want every meal we serve to have a purpose, to create opportunity, preserve dignity, and make a meaningful difference in someone’s life.” “Behind every piece of art is a person, a family and a story. Our purpose is to make sure they have an opportunity to be seen.” FULL BIOGRAPHY THE JOURNEY THAT GAVE OUR PURPOSE MEANING CÔTE D’IVOIRE For ten days, we travelled across Côte d’Ivoire—not in search of inspiration, but to meet the people, understand their realities, experience their extraordinary creativity, and discover how Okuhle could create meaningful opportunity. ABIDJAN YOPOUGON YAMOUSSOUKRO BONGOUANOU BOUAKÉ KATIOLA KORHOGO BEYOND THE IDEA . INTO THE COMMUNITIES We Went to Connect. Our journey through Côte d’Ivoire changed Okuhle forever. We travelled through cities, towns and villages, meeting artists, craftspeople, families and children - and seeing first-hand both the extraordinary creativity of these communities and the challenges they face. This photograph captures one of those moments. These were not people we had come to photograph for a restaurant concept. They were people we met along the way. Children with lives, families, dreams and futures. Standing there, the idea behind Okuhle became something far more tangible. What if the success of a restaurant thousands of miles away could create a self-sustaining opportunity here? We Left with a Mission. E V E R Y D I S H C R E A T ES O P P O R T U N I T Y THE ARTISTS Creativity without Boundaries THE CRAFT THE FARMERS THE MAKERS THE VILLAGERS Tradition Shaped by Hand Cultivating Life & Opportunity Resilience, Creating Opportunity Communities Rich in Potential FROM EXPERIENCE TO IMPACT Okuhle creates a connection between the Africa we celebrate and the communities we seek to support—using cuisine, art, culture and storytelling to turn extraordinary guest experiences into sustainable opportunities built on dignity. ARTISANS FOOD . ART . PEOPLE . PURPOSE Bringing Africa to the table. Creating opportunity beyond it. c 2026 Okuhle Afrikan Jikoni. All Rights Reserved SCHOOLS FARMERS COMMUNITIES EXPLORE VISIT & CONNECT IMPACT Our Story Our First Location Our Impact Model Cuisine Contact Us Okuhle Foundation Art & Culture Stay Connected Charitable Impact Investing Impact & Purpose Careers Partnerships The Okuhle Experience Press & Media Frequently Asked Questions Privacy Policy Terms of Use Accessibility Cookie Preferences TUFUATE - FOLLOW US Okuhle Restaurants LLC Okuhle Foundation