Afrobeats artist Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe, also known as Ayra Starr, has expressed a preference for Ghanaian jollof rice over Nigerian.
There has been a long-running argument on social media about which country makes the best jollof rice, with fans from Nigeria and Ghana frequently taking sides.
In a recent interview with BET Amplified, the ‘Bad Vibes’ singer stated that she enjoys Ghanaian jollof rice due of the garnish.
The 21-year-old also discussed the variations in jollof rice traditions between the two countries.
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When asked which country’s jollof rice she prefers, she offers her decision. Ayra Starr explained:
“Ghanaian jollof”.
“I mean they are both really amazing. I grew up with Nigerian jollof rice. Nigerian jollof is practically called party rice, so people eat it at parties. It is like a celebratory food.”
“The culture around it is that they usually use a big pot to cook it outside, so it kind of burns and it is smoky. So it is smoky jollof rice, that is what it is called. Ghanaian jollof rice has like things inside but for Nigerian jollof, the protein, vegetables are outside if you are having anything else. So it is two different vibes.”
