NBSV 224: Veganism, fashion, food, and sustainability in Ghana with Nana-Serwa Mancell
- Karina Inkster
- Jun 9
- 1 min read
Five years after her first appearance on the show, Nana-Serwa Mancell returns to share her journey from running a vegan African food business in Dubai to building a sustainability-focused retreat and community space in Ghana.
We discuss West African vegan food traditions, overlooked plant protein sources, ethical tourism, sustainable fashion, environmental challenges in Ghana, and why she believes Africa’s future is full of innovation, creativity, and hope.
Important topics we discussed:
>> West African vegan food traditions and how many dishes were likely originally plant-based
>> Ethical tourism and how travellers can support local communities sustainably
>> Hosting wellness retreats focused on meditation, plant-based food, sustainability, and community
Connect with Nana-Serwa:
>> Nana-Serwa's website
>> Nana-Serwa on Instagram
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