According to Quora, suya or faire is a traditional skewer of smoked spider meat originating in northern Nigeria, the Hausa, and a popular food in West Africa. Suya is a big part of the culture and identification of the home and food, historically prepared and made by the people of the Nama Mai house.
What struck me about Suya was that the street stalls only light up at dusk, and that’s true. This is because the sidewalks are not shaded and hot until the sun goes down. Also, bush bars typically rely on the boys for an after-work beer or two before heading home, and Jabi food stalls are for returning neighborhood residents, meaning a slightly slower crowd. I guess this might be a Lagos question considering the number of times I have seen Suya minister in small towns and throughout Abuja in the afternoon along with the times I visited friends in Lagos and Joss. If so, I think Lagos’ notorious traffic causes people to go home late and that’s why vendor Suya plans the crowds at night. Lagos is also famous for its nightlife.
There comes the magic hour of dawn and early evening, when the heat of the day has passed and it is not too late to start worrying about theft and other crimes. It’s always a great time to walk around and there are lots of people out and about, which is ideal for selling spicy roasts.
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