Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. In the 1800s, the Wolof people of Senegal created this tomato based rice that has become a staple on every West African table.

One of the iconic dishes of West Africa, jollof rice is vibrantly colored and heavily spiced. And it reflects how cultures across continents blend with delicious results. It began in the ancient Wolof ...

The Nigerian community has long been battling every other country for the title of the best jollof rice makers. And while their main competitor has been Ghana, the "Giant of Africa" is always ready ...

MOORHEAD — Not long ago, the minister responsible for information and culture in Nigeria was asked who made the best jollof rice. He said “Senegal.” Wrong answer. And much outrage followed to the ...

#JollofWars is the digital version of a light-hearted debate that happens when, and wherever, national and diasporic West Africans meet. It’s all about which African country makes the best version of ...

Twitter's announcement Monday that it will set up its first Africa base in Ghana, West Africa, has generated fierce debate among Nigerian users of the social media app, and reignited the never-ending ...

One of the iconic dishes of West Africa, jollof rice is vibrantly colored and heavily spiced. And it reflects how cultures across continents blend with delicious results. It began in the ancient Wolof ...