Our Story
From Vision to Federation
A continental dream realized on 12th March 2026 by 21 founders from 11 African nations.
Origin Story
A Federation in Four Movements
The Vision
Conceived by Prof. Raphael Nyarkotey Obu, Esq, a Christian naturopath, lawyer, and distinguished advocate for naturopathic regulation and education.
Regulatory Challenges
Having faced numerous regulatory challenges in Ghana, Prof. Nyarkotey Obu envisioned a federation that could provide a unified voice, professional standards, and legal support.
WhatsApp Platform
Prof. Nyarkotey Obu reached out to leading naturopaths across Africa, creating a dedicated WhatsApp platform to coordinate the formation of the Federation.
Inaugural Meeting
The inaugural virtual meeting was held on 12th March 2026, attended by representatives from 11 African countries who became the founding members of ANF.
Founder Spotlight
Prof. Raphael Nyarkotey Obu, Esq
Founder · Ghana 🇬🇭
"A Christian naturopath, lawyer, and distinguished advocate for naturopathic regulation and education."
Having faced numerous regulatory challenges in Ghana, Prof. Nyarkotey Obu envisioned a federation that could provide a unified voice, professional standards, and legal support for naturopathic practitioners across the continent.
Founding Members
21 Pioneers · 11 Nations
Founder & Visionary
Prof. Raphael Nyarkotey Obu, Esq
Ghana
Founding Member
Sohantode Richard
Togo
Founding Member
Dr. Qazeem Akinola Olawale
Nigeria
Founding Member
Prof. Adedamola Bankkadejo
Nigeria
Founding Member
Dr. Imoh Imeh Johnny
Nigeria
Founding Member
Dr. Nsikak Gideon Cephas
Nigeria
Founding Member
Naturopath Emmanuel Baah
Ghana
Founding Member
Susanna Brunner, Naturopath
Ghana
Founding Member
Empress Zauditu Ishuah
Uganda
Founding Member
Mosty Musa
Zambia
Founding Member
Dr. Sungano Simiyoni
Zimbabwe
Founding Member
Dr. Lawrence Chanza
Zambia
Founding Member
Prof. Aigbe Agossou Marcellin
Benin
Founding Member
Dr. Yumba Umbalo
DR Congo
Founding Member
Naturopath Kenneth Opoku
Ghana
Founding Member
Naturopath Sainey Camara
The Gambia
Founding Member
Josiah Daniel
Tanzania
Founding Member
Dr. Penehafo Haitamba-Shindume
Namibia
Founding Member
Naturopath Salieu Puye
The Gambia
Founding Member
Naturopath Yayra Dei-Zanga
Ghana
Founding Member
Augustina Yawo Apaloo
Ghana
Historic Milestone
"The successful formation of the African Naturopathic Federation represents a historic milestone for naturopathy in Africa."
11 African countries · 1 continental voice