Jollof rice and fried chicken

Man holding a spoon of jollof rice served on a plate. Jollof Rice is a popular dish that originates from West Africa (Nigeria, Senegal, Ghana, Sierra Leone, Gambia, Togo, Liberia, Niger, Mali, Ivory Coast and Cameroon). Each country has its own method of preparation that may vary slightly, and unique spices that differentiates each of them. It is one of the dishes that cuts across many tribes. It is a popular party dish in Nigeria.