Ghana is at the forefront of promoting the finest cuisines from the continent on a global scale.
The Vice President of the Chefs Association of Ghana, Michael Quainoo, highlights that the marketing of African dishes internationally spurred the inception of the West Africa Food Festival (WAFFEST) in 2018.
This annual extravaganza draws chefs and culinary aficionados from various nations, including Benin, Liberia, Nigeria, Togo, South Africa, and Azerbaijan.
It stands as the largest regional food festival in the West Africa sub-region, where culinary professionals, governments, and policymakers convene to discuss the future of gastronomy in the area.
During an interview with Joy Prime’s Lois Shola Adeyemi at the 6th edition of WAFFEST in Togo, Chef Quainoo anticipates intense competition among participating countries and a tantalizing showcase of Africa’s finest dishes.
The festival transcends boundaries, acting as a melting pot of cultures, flavors, and traditions from across the region.
Chef Quainoo underscores the importance of unity in promoting Africa’s diverse culinary heritage on the global stage. He emphasizes collaboration over competition to elevate African cuisines to international acclaim.
Reflecting on the festival’s vision, Chef Quainoo expresses satisfaction in witnessing chefs from Nigeria, Togo, Benin, and Cote d’Ivoire uniting to promote African culinary excellence.
Throughout the festival, attendees immerse themselves in the richness of West African gastronomy, savoring dishes like jollof rice and grilled tilapia, each narrating a tale of tradition and innovation spanning centuries.
As Ghana leads the charge in championing Africa’s culinary identity, WAFFEST symbolizes hope and unity, inviting the world to relish the continent’s flavors.
Through collaboration and cooperation, the Chefs Association of Ghana charts a course toward a future where African cuisines shine brightly on the global culinary stage.
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