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Number 15 on the 2023 list
Antoinette de Chavonnes Vrugt is a chef and author from Namibia, named to the AFN 100 in 2023 for writing "My Hungry Heart", the first Namibian book to win at the Gourmand Awards.
Antoinette de Chavonnes Vrugt is a popular chef and the top cookbook author in Namibia. Her first book, "My Hungry Heart," won a special award for being one of the best cookbooks globally for African cuisine in 2009. This was a significant achievement as it was the first time a Namibian book had been recognized at the International Gourmand Awards, often called the "Oscars of Food Awards."