Dawadawa is a good source of calcium, fats and protein, and also contains some Vitamin C, phosphorus and potassium. Dawadawa serve as a seasoning to enhance the flavour of cooked dishes including soups and stews.

Gari serves a a major staple dish in West Africa. The fascinating thing is that gari can act as a staple dish or a supporting dish.

Kenkey is a staple dish in Ghana which is enjoyed by most people. There are two types of kenkey and usually, a choice is made depending on what you want to eat and at what moment.

Fufu is a meal loved by many. A meal made of starch (yam, cassava or plantain) is enjoyed all across the globe with there being different variations of fufu namely; Ghanaian, Nigerian and Caribbean.

As the Nigerian population in the US increases, the more the Nigerian cultural associations also increase.

Shea butter is a vegetable fat that's extracted from the dried nuts of the shea tree. Shea butter is non-toxic and edible, and can be used in cooking. However it is mostly used for cosmetic purposes.