African CITYFOOD Month campaign
Led by ICLEI Africa and various partners each July, this campaign provides a platform for learning, exchange and collaboration, and reimagining more sustainable, nutritious and inclusive food systems. A central part of the campaign is the annual photo competition that across 2023, 2024 and 2025 showcased striking visual stories of African food cultures, local foods and inspiring food system heroes.
We take a look at one of the winning entries from 2025.
The competition invited photographers from across Africa to explore the question: Who feeds the future? Moutari’s chosen food system hero was Tata Masan. “Tata Masan, a kind-hearted woman, whom we met in Mali during a camp bringing together more than 400 young people from Niger, Burkina Faso and Mali, was our source of energy. For two weeks, from sunrise to sunset, she simmered delicious dishes inspired by the culinary riches of the Sahel for our breakfasts, lunches, and dinners. Her meals, full of flavor and love, strengthened our bodies and warmed our hearts. Through her generosity and dedication, she embodies the soul of Sahelian food systems: nourishing with passion, preserving traditions and offering the strength to continue each day.”
Find out more about ICLEI Africa’s work here.
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