Why Ghanaian Jollof Will Always Surpass Nigerian Jollof

Editor’s Note: The writer of this cultural piece tries to compare the similarities and difference between Ghanaian and Nigerian Jollof Rice. “But I must add again, the origin of the dish does not determine the final taste, because I can confidently say to you, after years of painstaking research thatJollof from Ghana is the best. But why take my word for it, when there are a lot of other opinions pointing to this.”

The fight for Jollof rice rights will never end. Whereas yesterday I got the ultimate proof that neither Ghanaians nor Nigerians did invent the Jollof rice,this doesn’t mean that the actual originators are the best at cooking it.

The info I got ultimately claims that the Wolof people of from Senegal/Gambia originated the meal; because of its name of course; and if Nigerians or we Ghanaians can explain exactly why Jollof is called Jollof, it would very much help.

But I must add again, the origin of the dish does not determine the final taste, because I can confidently say to you, after years of painstaking research thatJollof from Ghana is the best. But why take my word for it, when there are a lot of other opinions pointing to this.

But if you’re Nigerian?

And stop reading now…

I mean Nigerian Jollof is ok if you’re in the mood to try something that has all the hype but no taste.  If you’re the kind to eat expensive fancy food like this just for the hype;

…when all you really want is some good Ghanaian Jollof like this;

Then go ahead and eat Nigerian Jollof. but for the true connoisseurs of jollof rice, even as Senegales Jollof doesn’t come close. Nobody has time for Nigerian Jollof.

Then go ahead and eat Nigerian Jollof. but for the true connoisseurs of jollof rice, even as Senegales Jollof doesn’t come close. Nobody has time for Nigerian Jollof.

By: Sena Quarshie