“You will spend a lot for the ingredients to cook jollof rice that will be to your taste,” George, who works as a cashier, says. Jollof rice is beloved across West Africa with each country, and each family, having its own ways of preparing it. A true Nigerian staple at parties and family lunch, when jollof rice is served its smoky aroma draws everybody’s attention. In Ghana, where jollof rice is similarly popular, the cost of making the meal is also proving a burden for families. View image in fullscreen The price of plantain, which is often served with jollof rice, has also increased.

Source: The Guardian December 25, 2025 12:35 UTC