Kerry Washington Chooses Between Ghana And Naija Jollof In Video, Says Her Husband Was Also Debating
- Kerry Washington, an American movie star known for her lead role in the TV series Scandal, has chosen between Ghana and Nigeria Jollof
- The actress gave the emphatic vote during an interview on the red carpet of the 2025 NAACP Image Awards, where she was the Best Actress
- The answer of Washington, who is married to Nnamdi Asomugha, a man of Nigerian descent, sparked massive reactions on social media
American actress Kerry Washington has waded into the long-standing Jollof debate between Ghana and Nigeria.
In an emphatic response, Washington chose Nigerian jollof as the superior between the two.
She made her choice clear during a red-carpet interview at the recently held NAACP Image Awards.
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Kerry Washington slays at NAACP Image Awards
Dressed in a purple and brown outfit, Kerry Washington looked dazzling for the NAACP Awards, where she shone by winning the Best Actress award on the night for her role in Tyler Perry's The Six Triple Eight.
Watch below for one of her scenes in the movie:
Appearing on the red carpet, the star Hollywood actress was in high spirits and full of smiles as she answered some questions.
Kerry Washington picks Naija Jollof over Ghana's
One of the questions was for her to select her favourite between Nigerian and Ghanaian Jollof rice, and she obliged.
While she noted that she did not want to be brought into the debate, Washington insisted that anything Nigerian is supposed to be better.
"Don't bring into the debate, but of course, anything from Naija is gonna be better," she said giving Nigeria a decisive victory.
The Scandal actress shared that the Jollof rice debate is not new to her, stating that her husband and a colleague had previously engaged in a similar discussion.
For her and her husband, she added, the debate was actually between Nigerian and Senegalese Jollof.
Kerry Washington's husband Nnamdi Asomugha is Nigerian
Her enthusiastic endorsement of Nigerian Jollof should not be surprising as she is closely linked to the West African country through her husband, Nnamdi Asomugha.
The actor, producer, and former National Football League (NFL) star who played for the Oakland Raiders, Philadelphia Eagles, and San Francisco 49ers, is of Nigerian descent. He was born in Louisiana to Igbo parents.
Watch Kerry Washington's video below:
What is the Ghana-Nigeria Jollof debate about?
For those who may not know, the debate about which country makes the best Jollof in West Africa has been going on for years after it surfaced in the mid-2010s.
Jollof is a dish made with rice and other accompaniments, which is popular in West Africa. It is said to have originated from the fishing communities in Saint-Louis Island in Senegal.
Even though the United Nations Education, Scientific, and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has declared Senegal's Jollof as the best, adding that their Ceebu Jen is part of their cultural heritage, it has not settled the debate, and now it is mainly centred on Ghana and Nigeria.
The two countries often debate on social media and hold competitions to determine who is the best.
Kerry Washington's Jollof choice sparks debate
The video of Kerry Washington choosing the best version of Jollof quickly sparked renewed online discussions among fans from different West African countries.
While some agreed with her, others felt she did not know what she was talking about, and some hailed her for upholding her Nigerian connections through her husband.
africandoll said:
"Oh Ghanaian jollof is still better than Nigerian jollof; don’t get that twisted 😂 But Senegal wins the jollof wars by a huge margin🤗😂."
mo_cious said:
"You know nothing Ms Kerry! But btw, it’s Ghana jollof."
mschinnydee said:
"Naija Jollof is the best, of course! Naija no dey carry last, EVER!!! 🇳🇬."
comfortyaayeboah2001 said:
"Ghana jollof is the best take it or leave it 😂😂🤪🤪."
taiwo.j said:
"Nigerian jollof is the best! Ghanaian jollof is a concoction 😂."
veeva_voom said:
"Wifey knows 👏 Naija is the best. Thank you Ngozi."
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DJ Khaled picks Ghana Jollof over Nigeria's
Meanwhile, YEN.com.gh reported that American producer and deejay Khaled Mohammed Khaled, aka DJ Khaled rated Ghana's Jollof over all others.
In a viral and somewhat controversial video, the US star enjoyed his rich Ghanaian Jollof with grilled lobsters during a recent vacation in the Bahamas.
Social media users commented on the trending video that DJ Khaled posted on Instagram, showing his time on vacation with family and Vybz Kartel.
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