From childhood staple to luxury food: how Nigeria’s jollof became too expensive to eat

High inflation and a cost of living crisis mean that the familiar favourite has become a rare Detty December treat for many in the country ...
GistReel

Lai Mohammed traces Jollof rice origins to Senegal, says it was once prison food

Lai Mohammed claims jollof rice originated in Senegal and was historically served to prisoners, sparking mixed reactions ...
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Watch video: "Jollof rice was actually prepared for prisoners": Lai Mohammed declares

Ex-Minister of Information and National Orientation, Lai Mohammed, has explained how Jollof rice was actually prepared for prisoners while speaking of its origin.

The vibe is right at this eatery serving every type of jollof rice

After running two takeaway joints in Reservoir and Kensington, Jollof Vibe chef-owner Evette Quoibia opens a bigger, casual ...
Naija Gist - Latest

How to make party Jollof Rice

Unarguably one of Nigeria's staple meals, no celebration of any sort is complete without a plate of this delightful meal. There are several reasons why Jollof Rice ranks high on the food list of many ...
The Nation Newspaper

Customers share secrets of jollof rice made from Big Bull

Every Nigerian has a Jollof rice story. From childhood parties where it was the highlight of every plate to university days when a well-prepared pot could turn an ordinary afternoon into a celebration ...
UPI

Hilda Baci cooks up nearly 20,000-pound serving of jollof rice

Sept. 16 (UPI) --Nigerian celebrity chef Hilda Baci earned a Guinness World Record by cooking up a serving of Nigerian-style jollof rice weighing in at nearly 20,000 pounds. Baci, who rocketed to ...
Naija Gist - Latest

The tale of the missing plate of Jollof Rice

You know the 'Goldilocks and the Three Bears' story? Finally we have a Nigerian version and it is freaking hilarious. In the story, Golzilocks wanders into a house ...
Today

Unity Jollof Rice

Jollof rice is usually made differently depending on what region you are in/from. The Ghanians use perfumed rice, the Nigerians have a smoky element to theirs, and the Senegalese usually have more of ...
KGW8

Nigerian chef breaks world record for cooking the largest jollof rice dish

LAGOS, Nigeria — A Nigerian chef has broken the world record for cooking the largest ever pot of jollof rice. Guinness World Records confirmed the achievement on Monday for the largest jollof rice ...
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Rapper 6ix9ine Tries Nigerian Jollof Rice and Fufu, Sparks Outrage With Review: “So Disrespectful”

American rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine sparks outrage with his review after tasting Nigerian jollof rice, fufu, and egusi soup, ...
Yahoo

Watch: Hilda Baci cooks up nearly 20,000-pound serving of jollof rice

Sept. 16 (UPI) --Nigerian celebrity chef Hilda Baci earned a Guinness World Record by cooking up a serving of Nigerian-style jollof rice weighing in at nearly 20,000 pounds. Baci, who rocketed to ...