MOST POPULAR FOODS IN NIGERIA

Certainly, traveling without tasting some new foods is not complete, so how about getting to know some Nigerians foods before getting to Nigeria.

That is what I am here to do today.

Today I am going to be sharing with you some of the most popular food around Nigeria (some are also common around other countries in Africa) and of course, by just reading this content you would have a slight idea of how they taste because I am going to give you a glimpse into the preparation method and ingredients used.

So without wasting any more time, let us get started.

JOLLOF RICE

If you haven’t heard of Jollof rice which is a very stable food in Africa, you are missing out on a lot. Jollof rice is not just a prominent food in Africa, it is also a trend.

It is prepared by partially boiling together rice with the basic stew ingredients such as tomatoes, magi, onions etc.

It  comes  with a very attractive color and can be served hot with any other addition.

POUNDED YAM

This is another food that people in Nigeria, especially the south south do not joke with.

It is prepared by boiling yam without salt or any ingredients and after which pounded it as the name implies. Through various pounded modules, the end result happens to be a muzzle of food which can be served with any soup.

Here in Nigeria, it is most commonly served with either Egusi soup or Ogbono soup.

EGUSI SOUP

This is also called melon soup but due to the tribe it seems to have more prominence, it is called egusi soup.

It is prepared by grinding melon seeds and cooking it with palm oil with other ingredients such as pumpkin leaves, dried fish and other spices.

AKARA

This is another prominent food that is on the move in Nigeria. It has an English name “beans cake or beans balls” because it is made out of beans.

It is mainly into two types and the type is determined by the type of oil used in frying it.

You can either use groundnut oil or palm oil.

DODO

This is more popularly called fried plantain by people outside the country is a prominent food and is very popular in Nigeria probably due to the abundance of plantain plantation.

It prepared by slicing ripe plantain and then frying it in hot groundnut oil.

SUYA

This is a very enticing meal completely dominated and prepared by people from the northern part of Nigeria, the Hausa.

It is actually beef barbeque but prepared in a more unique way to give it that special suya flavor.

It is mostly prepared at Nights at famous joints.

Some top players in the market add cabbage, onions and sometimes even tomatoes to their preparation package.

BOLI

This is my favorite. It is just roasted plantain but the mode at which it is being prepared by our African women is very special, trust me.

The best combination for eating roasted plantain in Nigeria include groundnut or a specially prepared tomato sauce.

So that is it, there are a lot more food that could be added to this list but this can get you started.

Finally guess what, these foods are very cheap and affordable and you can get anyone of them for as low as $1. Am not kidding.

7 Fun Place to Visit in Nigeria

Are you thinking of taking a tour to the Ancient city of Benin? If yes, this resource is for you. The city is located in Edo state which is situated in the south of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

As a city full of great art works and craft, it becomes a very great site of attraction for people around Nigeria as well as foreigners from all part of the world.

There is a lot to say about Benin City but today, I will be talking of the major site of attraction that would keep you amazed till you get to Benin.

Although Nigeria is a democratic country, some states have traditional rulers and Benin is not left out. The traditional ruler in Benin is called the Oba and the Oba is classified as one of the top traditional rulers in the continent of Africa.

Benin is mostly adored for their historic work of bronze, culture, food and development.

PLACES YOU SHOULD VISIT IN BENIN CITY

THE NATIONAL MUSEUM: The museum which is located at the center of the city popularly called ring road and very close to the palace of the Oba is a major site that receives hundreds of visitors daily from all part of the world.

In the museum, you would learn a lot about the ancient traditions of the binis and how the regions became what it is today.

You would be placed in a very fascinating mode when you see invaluable works of art that were created years back before technology got to the region.

Around the museum is a recreational part with water fountains and other arcades.

 THE UNIVERSITY OF BENIN: The university is located at two main points in Benin. One at ekenwan axis and the other at Ugbowo.

In these tertiary institutions you would see a lot of things ranging from the way of life, art works and tradition of the Benin people.

The University is a federal university and offer as over a hundred various courses.

THE SAM OGBEMUDIA STADIUM

The stadium which was built by one of the most respected military head of state, Samuel Ogbemudia has being rebuilt over time by various state governors to match with the international standard.

The current structure there was built by the current governor of Edo state, Governor Godwin Obaseki.

The stadium according to experts is world class and contains a lot of equipments that every major stadium should have.

The stadium is located along stadium road, off Ekenwan Road.

THE BENIN MOAT

The moat which is built road the Benin empire is still much visible today and historians say it was built by a Benin prince to protect the empire of Benin years ago.

The fascinating fact about this moat is the distance it covers as well as the depth of the moat.

Just for you to know, the marvelous moat was built using crude tools.

THE EMOTAN STATUE

The Emotan statue is a monument of one of the greatest Heroes the Benin people  have heard in their history, Emotan.

She was a woman whose virtual towards remaining loyal to the Oba made her name to be written in gold plates that will forever be remembered.