{"id":91171,"date":"2025-08-24T11:16:56","date_gmt":"2025-08-24T11:16:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=91171"},"modified":"2025-08-24T11:16:56","modified_gmt":"2025-08-24T11:16:56","slug":"nigeria-crowned-jollof-champion-at-7th-onga-jollof-battle-west-african-edition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=91171","title":{"rendered":"Nigeria crowned Jollof Champion at 7th Onga Jollof Battle \u2013 West African edition"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The 7th edition of the Onga Jollof Battle \u2013 West African edition has ended in electrifying style, with Nigeria emerging as the ultimate Jollof champion of West Africa after an intense culinary showdown in Accra.<\/p>\n

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Organized annually by Onga to celebrate World Jollof Day (22nd August), the competition brought together six countries Nigeria, Ghana, Senegal, Niger, Sierra Leone, and C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire, to settle the age-old question: Who cooks the best Jollof?<\/p>\n

After 2 hours 30 minutes of live cook-offs, tasting sessions, and fierce yet friendly rivalry, Nigerian chef Judith Oluwafunmilola stole the spotlight with her Ongalicious, flavour-packed, authentic Jollof that wowed both the judges and the audience.<\/p>\n

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\u201cIt feels absolutely incredible to bring the crown home! Jollof is more than food, it\u2019s pride, identity, and culture,\u201d Judith said after her big win.<\/p>\n

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For their victory, Nigeria received \u20b550,000 out of a total cash prize pool of \u20b590,000, along with the bragging rights as the official Jollof Champion of West Africa.<\/p>\n

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Speaking at the event, Category Lead, Culinary at Promasidor Ghana, Fifi Intsiaba, reaffirmed Onga\u2019s commitment to celebrating African heritage through food.<\/p>\n

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According to him, \u201cOnga is more than a seasoning, it is Africa\u2019s helping hand in every kitchen.<\/p>\n

The Onga Jollof Battle is about more than rivalry. It\u2019s about uniting Africans through food, showcasing culinary talent, and celebrating our culture. This year\u2019s edition proved that while each country has its unique flavour, what truly unites us is our love for authentic African cooking.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The event was packed with excitement, featuring,
Live cook-offs with three contestants from each country, Jollof tasting zones for guests and fun games and entertainment that kept the crowd buzzing.<\/p>\n

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This year\u2019s edition once again highlighted how Jollof rice is not just a meal but a symbol of cultural pride and unity across West Africa.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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