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Which country has the best jollof rice? A traveling festival aims to find out

NPR | By Durrie Bouscaren
Published August 16, 2026 at 3:44 PM CDT

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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