Your Source for NPR News & Music

Donate

Play Live Radio

Next Up:

0:00

0:00 0:00

Available On Air Stations

We are operating on low power due to some issues at our transmitter site. Our engineering staff is working on the issue.

ATC/WESaturday/WESunday

Which country has the best jollof rice? A traveling festival aims to find out

NPR | By Durrie Bouscaren

Published August 16, 2026 at 2:44 PM MDT

Facebook
Twitter
LinkedIn
Email

One of the most famous dishes across West Africa is Jollof Rice — fragrant rice cooked down with spices, tomatoes and meat. But which version is best? A traveling festival aims to find out.