Historically, the bitter leaf has been used as a treatment for many ailments such as malaria, typhoid, diarrhoea, tuberculosis etc. in sub-Saharan Africa.

Kokonte is a staple food eaten in some parts of Africa including Ghana, Togo and others. Kokonte is mostly made out of dried cassava flour. Kokonte is prepared in a way similar to fufu or banku influencing its supposed English name ‘Brown Fufu’. 

Garden Egg Stew is one of the most popular stews found in the cuisine of most African countries including Ghana, Nigeria, Tanzania, Cameroon and Senegal.

Semovita is the name of a popular food brand in Nigeria which is made up of soft gelatinous substances which falls under the category of "swallows" in Nigeria.