The Gambia has beaten off competitions from Ghana and Nigeria to be crowned the jollof rice champions of West Africa.
In the jollof rice category of the 2025 West Africa Food Festival, The Gambia’s jollof rice was adjudged the best.
This year’s West Africa Food Festival took place in Accra, the capital of Ghana between 22 – 27th September.
Competing in this year’s jollof rice contest were Nigeria, Ghana, and The Gambia.
Following the victory of their country, Gambians took to social media to celebrate, taking profound pride in Gambia’s rich culinary heritage.
