West Africa

The Gambia, in an incredible feat, beat Nigeria, Ghana, and Liberia to win the Jollof competition at the West Africa Food Festival (WAFFEST) held in…

A well-rounded West African pantry might include buttery orange palm oil, powdery moringa, and tiny pearls of fonio. But if you ask Senegalese chef and…

Esteemed chef and tireless promoter of West African cuisine, Pierre Thiam, has just launched his fourth book Simply West African. Within it, he provides all…

Over 500 chefs from across West Africa converged in Lagos for the 5th edition of the West Africa Food Festival (WAFFEST) themed “Preserving West African…

Long overlooked in the US culinary landscape, West African cuisine suddenly seems to be the enticing “new kid” on the block. With television and social…

Thieboudienne holds a special place within the cuisines of West Africa. This elegant one-pot rice masterpiece is often referred to as the national dish of…

West African cuisine is known for its one-pot rice dishes, and it’s a matter of national pride as to which country can claim to have…

In the process of gaining a foothold abroad, West African cuisine has often become associated with being very meat-centric, but some prominent chefs are looking…

Can any self-respecting food lover really give themselves the “foodie” title if they haven’t done some form of culinary excursion? I mean, it’s not only…

In the process of gaining a foothold abroad, West African cuisine has often become associated with being very meat-centric, but some prominent chefs are looking…