It’s Disrespectful to Compare Nigerian Jollof With Ghana Jollof,” — Toyin Lawani Reacts After Tasting Ghana Jollof
✍️ By Tobi | February 5, 2026 | 15:21 PM
Celebrity fashion designer Toyin Lawani has sparked fresh conversation online after expressing her strong views on the long-standing culinary rivalry between Nigerian and Ghanaian jollof rice. In a video she shared on social media, Lawani said she found it “extremely disrespectful” to compare Nigerian jollof to Ghana jollof a comment that immediately ignited reactions from food and culture lovers across West Africa.
Reactions to her statement were swift, with many supporters praising her defence of Nigerian jollof, while others reminded fans that food should bring people together rather than divide them.
To food lovers: Which version of jollof rice do you believe speaks to your heart Nigerian, Ghanaian, or another West African style? Let us know your favourite and why!
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