African British High Commissioners engage in twitter banters over Ghana, Nigeria jollof rice war
In case you missed it, Wednesday was World Jollof Rice Day and as usual, the never-ending, unabated “jollof rice banter wars” between Ghana and Nigeria once again became a trending topic.
With Twitter users from both countries claiming to have the best recipe for the popular West African dish, the British High Commissioners for Ghana, Nigeria and Gambia also jumped into the conversation to share their sentiments as to which country has the best Jollof.
Take a look at their exchanges below:
First “attack” came from the High Commissioner to Ghana…
Iain Walker✔@walkeriain
When it comes to tea, the Brits surely do it best.
When it comes to #jollof, it can only be Ghana. On #WorldJollofRiceDay only the best will do.I am sure you will agree @PaulTArkwright ?#ghanajollof
Paul Arkwright✔@PaulTArkwright
@walkeriain perhaps you got your briefing wrong. #NigeriaJollofis the gold standard, acknowledged globally. A fact @UKinNigeriacolleagues attest to on #WorldJollofRiceDay
Paul Arkwright✔@PaulTArkwright
Apart from enjoying a super tasty plate of jollof rice on #WorldJollofRiceDay, had to take time out to educate @walkeriain& @UKinGhana that #Nigeriajollof is indeed king.@Omojuwa@Realomosexy @bellanaija
The High Commissioner to the Gambia couldn’t let it slide…
Sharon Wardle✔@SharonWardleFCO
Utmost respect for my esteemed colleagues in @UKinGhana@walkeriain & @UKinNigeria @PaulTArkwright & huge credit to both for celebrating #WorldJollofRiceDay in the best possible way but surely top prize should go to #Gambia
jolloff rice aka benachin???
Paul Arkwright✔@PaulTArkwright
Apart from enjoying a super tasty plate of jollof rice on #WorldJollofRiceDay, had to take time out to educate @walkeriain& @UKinGhana that #Nigeriajollof is indeed king.@Omojuwa@Realomosexy @bellanaija
As we all know, anytime a Jollof argument pops between Ghanaians and Nigerians, it’s almost always impossible to reach a consensus as this topic is purely subjective. Take me for instance, I’m Ghanaian and I can confidently say after tasting Nigerian Jollof that ours is definitely second to none (this just banter)!
Take a look at some of the reactions from their tweets below and share with us which country you think makes the best Jollof!
Ojo-Oba Oluwabusola.@ojoobabusolamiIm currently in Ghana, guess what?
Nigeria has the best Jollof rice in the world, its not even up for argument.Because someone put flag on a plate of jollof rice, you think its the best?
No!!!
My jollof remain undefeated.
Bismark Opare@nanapareOur Nigerian siblings know Ghana jollof rules, it’s just mouth mouth that they’ve been doing.
Iain Walker✔@walkeriain
When it comes to tea, the Brits surely do it best.
When it comes to #jollof, it can only be Ghana. On #WorldJollofRiceDay only the best will do.I am sure you will agree @PaulTArkwright ?#ghanajollofpic.twitter.com/MQDfdztJkB
Paul Arkwright✔@PaulTArkwright
Apart from enjoying a super tasty plate of jollof rice on #WorldJollofRiceDay, had to take time out to educate @walkeriain& @UKinGhana that #Nigeriajollof is indeed king.@Omojuwa@Realomosexy @bellanaija pic.twitter.com/eaOgyZP42v
