Celebrating African Wisdom, Women’s Wellness, and Global Recognition
When ancient African secrets meet modern innovation, something extraordinary is born — and that is the story of Mambokadzi, a pioneering women’s wellness brand founded by the visionary entrepreneur Sharon Chingwaro.
Sharon has always believed that the strength of African women lies not only in their resilience but also in the wisdom passed down through generations. With Mambokadzi, she has turned this belief into a thriving enterprise, producing natural women’s wellness products inspired by time-honored African traditions. Her mission is simple yet powerful: to restore balance, dignity, and empowerment to women by reconnecting them with Africa’s healing heritage.
A Continental Honor: Top 15 Finalist for WAYA 2025
Her incredible work has not gone unnoticed. Sharon Chingwaro has been named among the Top 15 Finalists for the prestigious Women Agripreneurs of the Year Awards (WAYA) 2025, an initiative of AGRA and VALUE4HER. This recognition celebrates women leaders transforming agriculture and agribusiness across Africa, and Sharon’s nomination firmly places her among the continent’s most outstanding innovators.
As part of this honor, Sharon will represent Zimbabwe and her company at the Africa Food Systems Forum (AFS) 2025 in Dakar, Senegal, from 31 August to 4 September 2025. AGRA has generously covered all costs related to her travel, accommodation, and participation — a reflection of the immense value her work brings to the continent.
Spotlight in Dakar: Awards Ceremony and Beyond
The highlight of Sharon’s journey will be the WAYA Awards Ceremony & Dinner on Tuesday, 2 September 2025, where the winners will be announced in front of an esteemed audience of policymakers, investors, and global partners. But that is only part of her story.
Throughout the AFS 2025 Forum, Sharon will engage in high-level conversations, networking opportunities, and side events designed to amplify her voice and vision. This platform will connect her with markets, linkages, and partnerships that will allow Mambokadzi to scale even further, ensuring that African women continue to benefit from wellness products rooted in their own heritage.
Mambokadzi: More Than a Brand, A Movement
Mambokadzi is more than just a company — it is a movement that redefines how women care for themselves. By drawing from ancestral African remedies, Sharon has created a line of products that speak to the needs of women today while preserving cultural heritage. Her brand celebrates African femininity, resilience, and healing power in its purest form.
With this global recognition, Sharon Chingwaro is not only carrying the Mambokadzi brand onto the continental stage but also lifting the voices of countless African women who believe in the strength of their traditions.
A True Mambokadzi (Queen)
In Shona, Mambokadzi means Queen — and it is a title Sharon has truly earned. Her journey proves that when women lead with vision, courage, and respect for their roots, they can transform industries and inspire generations.
As Africa turns its spotlight on Dakar this September, the world will be watching Sharon Chingwaro — the queen of women’s wellness — as she writes the next chapter in the story of African innovation.
