Name: Lai Mohammed traces Jollof rice origins to Senegal, says it was once prison food
Uploaded: 2025-12-24T16:46:41+00:00
Channel: Lisa Pele
Description: The controversy about the origins of jollof rice in West Africa has been rekindled by former Minister of Information Lai Mohammed, who asserts that the popular meal originated in Senegal and was traditionally fed to inmates. In a recent interview, Mohammed connected the word "jollof" to "Wollof," pointing out that many people are unaware of