How to Make Nigerian Jollof Rice at Home, Party Style
A rich pepper base, long-grain rice cooked low and slow, and a smoky bottom-pot finish: how to make party-style jollof in your own kitchen.
Bitter Leaf, Scent Leaf and Uziza: Nigerian Cooking Herbs
Bitter leaf, scent leaf, uziza and utazi: what each one tastes like, which soups and pepper soups it belongs in, and how families traditionally use it.
Egusi Soup: Ingredients, Method and Swaps Outside Nigeria
Ground melon seeds, palm oil, crayfish and greens: how to cook egusi soup two ways, and what to use when ugu or stockfish is hard to find.
Hosting a Nigerian Dinner Party at Home in Toronto
A simple menu, a shopping list and a timeline for hosting a Nigerian dinner party in Toronto, from jollof and egusi to puff-puff and zobo.
Afrobeat vs Afrobeats: From Fela Kuti to Burna Boy and Wizkid
Fela Kuti built Afrobeat in 1970s Lagos. Afrobeats is the pop sound that grew from it. How the two differ, and the stars who took them worldwide.
Your First Winter in Canada: A Checklist for Nigerian Newcomers
A practical checklist for Nigerian newcomers facing a first winter in Canada: layers, coats, boots, dry skin and hair, humidifiers and space heaters.
Shea Butter and African Black Soap: How They Are Made and Used
Shea butter and African black soap explained: what they are, how West African women make them by hand, and how they are used on skin and hair.
Owambe Style: What to Wear to a Nigerian Party in Canada
What to wear to an owambe in Canada: aso ebi, gele, agbada and fila explained, plus accessories and how to keep the look intact in winter.
Nigerian Pantry Staples in Canada and How to Store Them
The Nigerian pantry staples worth keeping in Canada, what each one is for, and how to store them through dry winters and humid summers.
Puff-Puff and Chin Chin: Two Nigerian Snacks to Make at Home
Soft, yeasted puff-puff and crunchy chin chin: simple home recipes for two of Nigeria’s favourite fried snacks, with frying tips and easy variations.