Popular American streamer Darren Jason Watkins Jr., widely known as iShowSpeed, has thrown his weight behind Nigerian cuisine, boldly declaring Nigerian jollof rice the best in the world.
The internet personality made the statement during a live broadcast in Lagos on Wednesday, where he waded into the long-running debate over which African country truly owns the crown for jollof rice.
Fresh from Senegal, where he had streamed the country’s AFCON trophy celebrations, iShowSpeed compared both versions of the dish based on his personal experience. According to him, Nigeria’s take on jollof stood out clearly.
He said Nigerian jollof rice tasted better than what he had eaten in Senegal, adding that if he had to choose a winner, Nigeria would take the top spot without hesitation.
The comment instantly sparked excitement online, with fans celebrating his verdict as yet another global nod to Nigeria’s food culture.
