“Don’t Disrespect Jollof”: American Rapper Wale Shares Hot Takes on Nigerian Dishes, Many Weigh In

“Don’t Disrespect Jollof”: American Rapper Wale Shares Hot Takes on Nigerian Dishes, Many Weigh In

  • American hip-hop star Wale buzzed the internet with his opinions on a list of Nigerian indigenous meals
  • The American with Yoruba descent ignited the fury of many with his comparison of Eba and Amala
  • Speaking further, he shared his reservations about the widely loved Nigerian Jollof rice and noted some of the upgrades noticed in the typical Nigerian meal plan

American rapper Olubowale Victor Akintimehin, best known as Wale, recently spoke out about his thoughts on traditional Nigerian cuisine.

In a post on his X account, the Yoruba descent argued that Eba was superior to Amala; Jollof rice was for children while rice and stew combination was the best.

American Rapper Wale slams Jollof and Amala
American Rapper Wale slams Jollof and Amala. Credit: @wale, @woodman T Benjamin
Source: Instagram

He made wild assumptions about Jollof pasta going platinum, noting how popular it had become recently in the Nigerian meal plan.

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Wale concluded that Ayamase should never be served without eggs.

On his list of the most underappreciated Nigerian dishes, he ranked yam and egg as his all-time favourite.

His words: “Hot takes. (Please don’t jump me). Jollof rice is for children. Rice and stew is where it’s at. Eba is superior to amala. Idk when jollof spaghetti came out but it’s goin platinum ever since its arrival. Ayamase without eggs is a crime. Yam and egg are the most underrated Naija delicacies. I swear. (Small small sugar on the yam)”

See his post below:

Reactions trail Wale’s assertion

Netizens gave out their interesting views about the list of foods he dropped while noting their preference.

See reactions below:

@Super_Sodiq:

"Yam and eggs is for children."

@DiianaD_:

"Eba is the worst food to ever exist & don’t disrespect jollof rice again."

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@starboylekzy1:

"Jollof rice is for children as how? brother wale ?? shey wa okay ??"

@KingPromzyy:

"Pounded yam and oha soup is the goat of swallow + soup combo."

@PrinceOfTheSand:

"Jollof is for children? I guess imma be a kid forever, thank God for Youth."

@Sleek_nft22:

"Jollof rice is for children? And you say make we no jump you if I no dēck you for this thing make I know why."

Portable meets American rapper Wale

A video of Nigerian singer Habeed Okikola Olalomi, aka Portable Zazu, on a music tour across the United Kingdom, sparked massive reactions on social media.

A viral clip of the Street-pop sensation linking up with famous American-Nigerian rapper Wale has got people talking online.

Wale was seen doing the Ika dance while puffing his chest out like Portable would usually do as he posed for the camera.

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