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Jollof rice fans worldwide have taken to social media to share their thoughts about The Gambia emerging winners of the 2023 Jollof competition at the West Africa Food Festival held in Lagos, Nigeria.
The competition, which ran from August 9-14, saw the winning team, led by the award-winning Chef Saikou Bojang beat 15 other countries including Nigeria, Ghana, and Liberia to emerge champions.
WAFFEST featured four master classes, food and wine tastings.
Reacting to The Gambia’s win, tweeps have taken to the social media platform X to share their thoughts about the competition.
While some celebrated The Gambia’s win, others expressed their disbelief at their win.
Ava Dadonness tweeted, “The Gambia is the champion of Jollof!!! Now Nigeria, Ghana, and Liberia can hang it up.”
Thatmarieaj, “I worked with Chef Bojang @SenegambiaHotel, and he makes a mean meal Well done team Gambia .”
Hussain Dada, “I don’t wanna hear no more JOLLOF RICE debate on…
