A lot of people consume the delicious meal of Jollof Rice without knowing the true origins of the delicacy. Its history has been a subject of debate for some time now and has been shrouded in a number of speculations. Here’s what we were able to dig up:
1. One truth however is that it did not originate in Nigeria where it has found a large fan base. However, a lot of people from a number of African countries have claimed that Jollof rice originated from their countries.
2.According to Wikipedia, the name Jollof rice is a derivation from the name of the Wolof people of Senegal, where it is considered to have originated. Based on its name its origins are also traced to the Senegambian region that was ruled by the Jolof Empire. In French-speaking areas, it is called riz au gras while others call it Benachin.
3. Food and agriculture historian James C. McCann proposed that the dish spread with the Mali empire, especially the Djula tradespeople who dispersed widely to the regional commercial and urban centers, taking with them economic arts of “blacksmithing, small-scale marketing, and rice agronomy” as well as the religion of Islam.
4. To celebrate the growing impact and popularity of the famous food, a day was set aside as World Jollof Rice Day to be celebrated on 22nd of August.
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