Afrobeats craftsman Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe, known as Ayra Starr, has shared her inclination for Ghanaian jollof rice over the Nigerian kind.
There has been well-established banter via virtual entertainment about which nation makes the best jollof rice, with fans from Nigeria and Ghana frequently favoring one side.
In a new meeting on BET Enhanced, the ‘Bad Vibes’ singer referenced that she likes Ghanaian jollof rice in view of its embellishing.
The 21-year-old additionally discussed the distinctions in jollof rice customs between the two nations.
When interrogated regarding which country’s jollof rice she prefers best, she communicates her decision. Ayra Starr said:
“Ghanaian jollof”.
“I mean they are both really amazing. I grew up with Nigerian jollof rice. Nigerian jollof is practically called party rice, so people eat it at parties. It is like a celebratory food.”
“The culture around it is that they usually use a big pot to cook it outside, so it kind of burns and it is smoky. So it is smoky jollof rice, that is what it is called. Ghanaian jollof rice has like things inside but for Nigerian jollof, the protein, vegetables are outside if you are having anything else. So it is two different vibes.”
Ayra Starr as of late delivered her collection ‘The Year I Turned 21’ and became renowned after her hit tune ‘Bloody Samaritan’ turned out in 2021.
That same year, she launched her first studio album “19 and Dangerous,” featuring popular tracks like “Away,” “Rush,” and “Bloody Samaritan,” which she later remixed with Kelly Rowland.
With many honors to her name, Starr is perhaps of the quickest developing craftsman in Africa.
She was nominated for this year’s Grammy Awards, with “Rush” earning her a nomination in the Best African Music Performance category, making her the youngest Nigerian female artist to achieve this.
Unfortunately, she lost to South African singer Tyla.
