The debate over which West African country's jollof tastes good will go on forever, but in 2025 to 2026, The Gambia will have the bragging right after
The debate over which West African country’s jollof tastes good will go on forever, but in 2025 to 2026, The Gambia will have the bragging right after they topped everyone in the Africa Food Festival organised in Ghana’s capital, Accra.
Ghana, Nigeria, and Senegal have locked in a huge debate over who prepares the most delicious jollof rice since social media became available in every corner of the world.
The Gambia triumphed in the competition, silencing their rivals with Nigeria and the host nation, Ghana, all participating.
Gambians, both at home and abroad, have expressed their joy on social media, celebrating their nation’s rich culinary traditions.
This victory has reignited the well-known discussion about who really makes the best Jollof rice, with The Gambia now prominently in the limelight.

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