Recipe for Ikokore
On our menu today is the culinary jewel of Ijebuland. Ikokore is a meal made with water yam. It is a rich food prepared with lots of orisirisi. Ikokore can either be enjoyed alone or with cold eba. Whether you’re Yoruba or not, this pottage delicacy should grace your dining table this Christmas. If you […]
Origin of Nigerian Foods: Ikokore
Ogun State is located in South-Western Nigeria. The state is predominantly peopled by the Egba, Ijebu, Egbado, Remo, Yewa, and the Awori. These belong to the main Yoruba ethnic groups. Ogun borders Lagos State to the south, Oyo and Osun states to the north, Ondo State to the east, and the Republic of Benin to […]
Interesting Facts About The Ijebu Tribe
The Ijebu Kingdom is a sub-ethnic group of the Yoruba tribe and consists of a group of people inhabiting the South-Central part of the Yoruba Land. They are bounded in the North by Ibadan, in the East by Ondo and Ilaje, and in the West by Egbaland. Although a larger number of the Ijebu people […]
The Origin of the Yoruba
The Yoruba are the second largest ethnic group in Nigeria, with a population of about 30 million, and occupy most of what we refer to today as South Western Nigeria. Indigenous Yoruba populations can also be found in the Republic of Benin and Togo (1). They boast a rich culture which has influenced many other […]
How to Make Ikokore (Water Yam Pottage)
Ikokore is a water yam dish popular among the Ijebus in South West Nigeria. It’s a delicious and nutritious delicacy to try at family gatherings, particular at this time of the year, when water yams (also known as Puerto Rico yams) are in season. INGREDIENTS ½ medium-sized water yam 1 small smoked fish 2 […]
4 Captivating Things About the Ijebus
Nigeria’s multi-ethnic status makes her a dynamic nation. Nigeria is country inhabited by people from various tribal lineages with certain peculiarities that make her an interesting place to seek economic prosperity and have a thrilling hiatus from work. From the north to the south, east and west, interesting tales are told about the Ijebus, an […]