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Senior Editor, AFNAbuja, Nigeria
Deborah Olayiwola is the most prolific writer on the African Food Network. Since 2023 she has published 111 articles and 76 recipes, more than anyone else on the platform, writing across nutrition, healthy eating, contributor spotlights and quizzes. Her piece on moi moi's calorie content is among the most-read articles on the site.
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Last week I wrote about how to keep your Moi Moi leaves fresh for a month; I decided to take a step further to let you know the moi moi calories and their nutritional facts. If you're still sleeping on this staple Nigeria meal, then you're missing a lot. Moi Moi is a delicious
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Ingredients & Produce
In Nigeria, a unique cut of meat has emerged in cuisine and culture - the so-called ‘biscuit bone.’ This unusual name refers to the soft, chewable bones found in beef dishes that are lovingly embraced in Nigerian cooking.
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Chef Spotlight
Meet Hadiza Ango, the amazing Chef Amors. She's a northern Nigerian food blogger, YouTuber, content creator, and chef who started cooking at a very tender age and is now a renowned culinary star!
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