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Did you Know? 5 Crops that are Cultivated in Zamfara State
Zamfara was one of the old Hausa city-states. The kingdom came into being in the 11th century. At the height of its power, Zamfara kingdom extended up to the bend of River Rima to the northwest and...
View ArticleRecipe for Sandar Jauro, the Snack Enjoyed in Jigawa State
Sandar Jauro means Jauro’s sticks in Hausa. Jauro is a Fulani male name but no one seems to know why this name was adopted for the snack under discussion. Sandar Jauro, also known as wheat sticks, is...
View ArticleKatun Ridi, the Snack enjoyed in Kaduna State
Beniseed, or sesame seed as it is sometimes referred to, is an annual flowering plant which is cultivated for its seeds. It grows in pods and is believed to be the oldest cultivated oilseed in the...
View ArticleGurasa, the Signature Snack from Kano
The word, gurasa means bread in Hausa Language. It is so popular a snack in Kano that the state is known as the land of gurasa. Interestingly, this snack is not indigenous to Kano or northern Nigeria...
View ArticleRecipe for Dambun Kifi, the Delicacy from Kebbi State
Dambun kifi is the Hausa word for fish floss. This delicacy can be prepared with any type of fresh or frozen fish. It can be enjoyed on its own, served with jollof rice or used as filling for...
View ArticleFura da Nono, Sokoto’s Favorite Local Drink
Sokoto State was carved out of the old North Western State in February 3, 1976. The state is named after its capital, Sokoto, a city with a long history. Sokoto is the seat of the caliphate and the...
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Eni Ikan Fun Furu, a Delicacy of the Nupe People of Niger State
Niger State is reputed to be the largest state in Nigeria in terms of land mass. It is also called the power state because of the existence of three hydroelectric power stations namely the Shiroro,...
View ArticleGwote Acha, the Well Loved Delicacy in Plateau State
Today, our study of the delicacies of North-Central Nigeria brings us to Plateau State. This state derives its name from the picturesque Jos Plateau, a mountainous area in the north of the state with...
View ArticleMadidi, The Food of the Alago People of Nasarawa State
Each person is born into a culture or group matrix that is usually reflected in food pattern. Food beliefs seem to be one of the factors influencing food consumption. This is why the food roots of an...
View ArticleRecipe for the Idoma Delicacy, Okoho Soup
Idoma people are found in Benue State of North-Central Nigeria. They are the second largest ethnic group in the state. The Idomas occupy the 9 local government areas of Apa, Agatu, Ado, Obi, Ohimini,...
View ArticleApapa, The Traditional Food of the Ebira
The Ebira are one of the three major ethnic groups in Kogi State. Ebiraland is bounded in the north by Lokoja; in the west by Owe speaking people of Kabba; in the east by River Niger and by extension,...
View ArticleRecipe for Awara, the Popular Snack in Kwara State
Awara is soya bean cake. It’s a much loved delicacy in Kwara State. People usually buy it in the mornings and late afternoons. It’s a healthy snack, one that would leave the consumer full for very...
View ArticlePlaces to Eat in Abuja
Abuja is Nigeria’s seat of power. Most government agencies in the country have their headquarters in this city. However, Abuja is not just about serious business. It is a beautiful city surrounded by...
View ArticleRecipe for Miyan Geda, the Soup enjoyed in Niger State
Northern Nigerian delicacies may not be popular but they are certainly interesting. On our menu today is Miyan Geda; this soup is enjoyed not only in Niger State but in Northern Nigeria as a whole....
View ArticleRecipe for Kankaran Tsamiya, A Lollipop Enjoyed by Children in Plateau State
People of all ages enjoy sweets. For children, sweets have always been an irresistible treat. The confectioneries are in business because of children. Over the years, Nigerian children have enjoyed...
View ArticleKilishi, The Northern Nigerian Snack
Kilishi is a spicy Nigerian beef jerky that forms part of the food culture of Northern Nigeria. Its making is one of the pillars of rural economy in Northern Nigeria. In that part of the country, this...
View ArticleWow! This Delicacy in Benue State will Amaze You
Culture is a conditioning device; it shapes our food idiosyncrasies. All over the world, the different plants and animals people eat as part of their cultural foods are derived from their...
View ArticleRecipe for the Itshekiri Delicacy, Gbagba Fofo
Today, I bring you the recipe for gbagba fofo. This soup is very dear to the big heart of the Itshekiri people of Delta State. For those who do not know, gbagba fofo is basically okro pepper soup....
View ArticleOrigin of the Nigerian Delicacy, Owo Soup
Edo State was formed in 1991 from the northern portion of the erstwhile Bendel State. Benin City is the state capital and the largest urban area in the state. The Edo (Bini) people, who are linked to...
View ArticleOrigin of the Nigerian Food, Native Soup
Traditional foods are ancient foods inherited from the ancestors; they are rooted in the strong foundation of customs, culture and natural environment. Even though they are foods with old historical...
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