Which country makes the best jollof rice? D.C. foodies put it to a blind test

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Published on August 20, 2026 • Originally reported by Durrie Bouscaren. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
The samples of jollof rice at the festival in Washington, D.C. were prepared by chefs from the D.C. metro area, hailing from six countries: Nigeria, Ghana, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Liberia, and — for the first time since the competition began in 2017 — the United States.

One of the most famous dishes across West Africa is Jollof Rice — fragrant rice cooked down with spices, tomatoes and meat. But which version is best? A traveling festival aims to find out.

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