Our Rich History

Omanhene founder and president Steve Wallace’s ongoing blog will detail the evolution of his connection to Africa, and the history and aspirations of The Omanhene Cocoa Bean Company.

Omanhene in the UK

Ghana was a former colony of the United Kingdom and was the first sub-Saharan country to gain its independence, so there is an enormous historical legacy here. It is a legacy that bears the full measure of very mixed emotions for many Ghanaians. It was important for Omanhene to show that Ghana has come of [...]

Omanhene in Japan

Omanhene has had a presence in Japan for some 15 years. We decided to enter the market for two reasons: 1) Japan has perhaps the most stringent food safety laws in the world and it was important to demonstrate that an African-produced luxury product was truly world standard when it came to product purity; and [...]