Abobakr Abdalkafi
Co-Founder & Partner
Born in Tanzania. Built for the World.
Export-grade superfood powders and cold-pressed oils — ethical, precise, relentlessly pure.
A Seed of Vision
Where it all began...
Baovita was born from a single seed — not just of baobab, but of belief.
A belief that Africa’s most powerful natural treasures can meet global standards without compromise.
Rooted in Tanzania, we’ve cultivated more than products — we’ve grown a movement.
From fair-sourced seeds to scientifically verified exports, Baovita is rewriting the future of African superfoods.
We don’t follow the trend. We plant the future.
Our Mission
Empowering the world with Africa’s purest superfoods.
Ethical Sourcing
We empower local farmers through fair trade, transparency, and community-driven impact.
Scientific Purity
Our products undergo rigorous testing and sterilization to meet global safety benchmarks.
Global Standards
From bulk to retail, our processes comply with export protocols, packaging excellence, and traceability.
Export Excellence
Baovita stands at the forefront of African superfood exports — clean, consistent, and certified.
“Baovita was born not to compete — but to lead Africa’s wellness revolution.”
Why Baovita?
Six Prestige Pillars That Global Buyers Trust.
UV SterilizationCertified Clean. Scientifically Verified.
Ultrasonic SonicationExclusive to Baovita in Africa.
Cold-Pressed OilsZero Heat. Maximum Nutrients.
Export PackagingBulk & Retail. Global Standards.
Ethical SourcingFair Trade. Local Empowerment.
Made in TanzaniaRooted in Africa. Ready for the World.
Cold-Pressed Oils — Nutrients Intact
Bulk Export Packaging — Global Ready
"Excellence isn’t a feature, it’s our foundation."
Meet Our Team
The visionaries leading Baovita’s global mission.
Shady Ahmed
Co-Founder, Partner & CEO
Mohamed Jaffar
Chief Commercial Officer
“Together, we grow the seed of Africa — ethically, powerfully, globally.”
Abubakr Omer Abdalkafi Mohamed
Co-Founder & Partner
Sudanese entrepreneur and engineer (B.Eng, Sudan University of Science & Technology, 2004). Early career in international trade and multi-sector ventures (equipment, food, tech). After the Sudan war, rebuilt in Kenya and Tanzania and co-founded Baovita in Dodoma.
Highlights
- Founded and led: Tansho International (agri-equipment), Tansho Commercial Enterprises, Tesla Mobile, Rukn Al-Fatayir.
- Operated mining projects in Sudan and Chad; built a national mobile-spares distribution network.
- At Baovita: scaled exports of baobab powder & oil, moringa, and hibiscus with UV sterilization for quality.
Expertise
- International Trade
- Operations
- Agri-value Chains
- Supply Networks
- New-Market Entry
Vision
Create a multi-sector African holding spanning agriculture, manufacturing, energy, and trade — generating jobs and empowering rural communities, especially women.
Shady Ahmed
Co-Founder, Partner & Chief Executive Officer
American entrepreneur based in Africa. Leads Baovita’s vertically integrated production and export of baobab, moringa, and hibiscus — aligning sustainability, innovation, and inclusive growth. Pioneered sterilization tech for baobab extraction in East Africa to raise purity and safety.
Highlights
- Built sales pipelines across the Middle East, Southeast Asia, Europe, and the United States.
- Directed food- and cosmetic-grade product development meeting global standards.
- Scaled farmer partnerships with traceability and export-grade QA.
Expertise
- Export Strategy
- B2B Sales
- Brand & Marketing
- Product Development
- Factory Leadership
- Sustainable Sourcing
Vision
Position Baovita as a leading force in Africa’s agri-value chain — bridging underutilized natural resources with global demand for clean-label superfoods. Open to importers, distributors, wellness brands, NGOs, and investors.
Mohamed Jaffar
Chief Commercial Officer
Medical doctor (MBBS, UMST) bringing scientific rigor to commercial growth. At Baovita, unites wellness, product excellence, and market expansion across MENA, Europe, and Asia.
Highlights
- Built global partnerships for premium baobab, hibiscus, and moringa ingredients.
- Champions transparent quality standards and compliance.
- Shapes narratives connecting African origin with modern nutrition.
Expertise
- Commercial Strategy
- Partnerships
- Quality & Compliance
- Market Development
- Scientific Storytelling
Let’s Connect
If you’re seeking high-quality bulk ingredients with full transparency and sustainability, we’d love to collaborate.
Let’s Build the Future
of Superfoods, Together.
Join the movement trusted by global buyers, rooted in Africa, and certified by science.