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He emphasizes collaboration over competition to elevate African cuisines to international acclaim.<\/p>\n<p>Reflecting on the festival\u2019s vision, Chef Quainoo expresses satisfaction in witnessing chefs from Nigeria, Togo, Benin, and Cote d\u2019Ivoire uniting to promote African culinary excellence.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>As Ghana leads the charge in championing Africa\u2019s culinary identity, WAFFEST symbolizes hope and unity, inviting the world to relish the continent\u2019s flavors.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>tigpost.co <\/p>\n<p><!-- AI CONTENT END 1 --><\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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\u00a0Africa\u00a0Food Festival (WAFFEST) in 2018. 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