Spice and all things rice: Lagos pays homage to jollof with inaugural festival

LAGOS, Nigeria - Jollof rice isn't just a tasty West African dish - it's a national obsession in Nigeria.

Dozens of top chefs gathered at the weekend for Lagos' inaugural jollof festival, showcasing their personal twists on the tangy tomatoey rice to a crowd of hundreds of hungry hipsters.

Imoteda Aladekomo, a 31-year-old chef who has been making jollof for four years, has led the way in reinventing the national staple, creating several pioneering variants through her company Eko Street Eats.