Ghana Emerged Champion at the Onga Jollof Battle (West African Edition 2)

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Ghana emerged champion at the Onga Jollof Battle (West African Edition 2), after an exciting culinary showdown at the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel in Accra. The competition brought together representatives from Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal, Côte d’Ivoire and Sierra Leone to celebrate one of West Africa’s most loved dishes and put their Jollof credentials to the test.

Representing Ghana, Chef Gigi, with the support of Chef Michael, impressed the judges with the winning Jollof that earned Ghana the coveted Jollof crown and secured Chef Gigi the US$5,000 ultimate prize. Team Senegal emerged first runner-up and received US$3,000, while Team Sierra Leone finished as second runner-up and took home US$1,000. The results delivered a memorable climax to an event filled with flavour, national pride, entertainment and the friendly Jollof rivalry that has made the West African Jollof debate a popular cultural conversation across the region.

Beyond the competition, the Onga Jollof Battle transformed the familiar online “Jollof Wars” into a shared celebration of culinary talent and West African culture. Each participating country brought its own approach, techniques and personality to the contest, while guests enjoyed the cooking action, country support, entertainment and lively banter surrounding the battle for bragging rights.

Speaking on the event, Fifi Intsiaba, Category Lead, Onga Ghana, explained that the Onga Jollof Battle goes beyond deciding which country cooks the best Jollof. The platform celebrates the passion West Africans share for food, culture and cooking, while creating an engaging experience that brings consumers and talented cooks together around Onga.

The second West African edition also built on the strong cultural relevance of Jollof by bringing five countries together on one stage. The event generated excitement at the venue and across social media, where Jollof lovers had been debating, supporting their country representatives and following the journey to the final showdown.

With the judges’ verdict now delivered, Ghana walks away with the Jollof crown and US$5,000, with Senegal and Sierra Leone taking first and second runner-up honours respectively. For Onga, the successful second West African edition reinforces the brand’s ambition to continue creating memorable food experiences that celebrate cooking talent, flavour and the shared cultural connections that make West African cuisine special.

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