About

'57 Chocolate is the pioneer bean to bar chocolate company in Ghana. Ghana attained independence in 1957, which started a domino effect, inspiring others to do the same. We channel Ghana’s Independence Day spirit by manufacturing world class finished goods with the country's natural resources, and aim to inspire others to do the same.

Since 2016, we’ve taken dried cocoa beans and processed them into luxurious chocolate and confections. We make products that celebrate and reflect African art and culture. 

'57 is about patriotism and sparking the entrepreneurial spirit among the youth in Ghana. We want to encourage people to transform natural resources and manufacture high-quality products.

Keeping it real

  • Two cocoa pods

    Taste Ghana's real cocoa

    Our products contain a high cocoa content, less sugar, and less milk. Our intention is for you to taste real chocolate.

  • A group of adinkra symbols from Ghana.

    Celebrate African art & culture

    Educating the world about African art and culture through chocolate. Our packaging says it all!

  • A image of a chocolate bar.

    Experience unique flavors

    We spotlight some of Ghana's unique flavors like moringa (a superfood), roselle (a species of the hibiscus flower), and tiger nut (an edible tuber).

  • A hand holding a heart that contains the number 57.

    Chocolate that impacts

    You are supporting a sector that we are helping to evolve from just exporting raw materials to creating finished goods. We are developing the next generation of chocolate makers in Ghana.

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Meet the Founders

We are sisters on a mission to make Ghana known for chocolate!

Kimberly Addison, co-founder of '57 Chocolate

Kimberly Addison

Kimberly fell in love with the possibility of making chocolate when she went on a factory tour in Switzerland. Disheartened by Ghana's lack of value addition to cocoa,  Kim took up the challenge of learning to make chocolate, right at home! 

Favorite '57 Chocolate: Dark chocolate with sea salt. 

Priscilla Addison, co-founder of '57 Chocolate.

Priscilla Addison

Priscilla’s appreciation for chocolate has risen to new heights after learning how to make chocolate from bean to bar. She is excited to embark on this amazing journey with her sister, Kimberly, to create a business that will last beyond their lifetime.

Favorite '57 Chocolate: Milk chocolate with almonds and sea salt.