At the just concluded Firewood Jollof Festival, it was a celebration of one of West Africa’s most iconic dishes, with food enthusiasts, music lovers, and cultural aficionados on hand to add colour the festival.
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Featuring a potpourri of events, the festival was graced by some of Nigeria’s finest culture and entertainment aficionados including Guinness record-holder, Hilda Bacci; social media influencer, Enioluwa Adeoluwa; internet personality, Hero Daniels; food critic, Opeyemi Famakin; Dorathy of Big Brother Naija fame, online chef, Ify Mogekwu and lots more.

According to its convener and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Firewood Rice Nigeria, Chizoma Chukwueke, the festival which was beyond a food event, was a celebration of community and unity, harping on a shared cultural identity that binds Nigerians together.

“Jollof rice is more than a dish, it’s a symbol of joy, love, and connection. Through the Jollof Festival, we hope to inspire a deeper appreciation for our culture and provide a space for families and friends to come together to celebrate the season.

“After this edition, we will be making it an annual event and we will also be taking it to other major cities like Abuja and Port Harcourt,” she said.