Jollof Day
Nhoma a nkwa ne adɛ ahyɛ mu fa ɔbabarima ne ne papa a wɔrenoa jollof ɛmo — aduane a wɔpɛ no kɛseɛ a ɛfiri West Africa. Anɔpa tutuutu bere a owia rebue no, abarimaa ketewa bi nyan ne papa na wɔn baanu fi ase yɛ jollof ahosiesie a ɛyɛ anigye: wɔhoro, wɔtwitwa, wɔblend, na wɔkeka nneɛma no. Nsɛm a ɛwɔ mu no ma wopɛ sɛ wokan kyerɛ obi na mfonini a ɛwɔ mu no ma wo koma tu. Jollof Day di aduane a ɛboaboa fifo ano afahyɛ. Jollof aduan ntoatoasoɔ ka ho!
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Nwoma no mu
Nsɛm a wɔaka
“A sensory feast that captures the joy of cooking together and the cultural significance of a beloved West African dish.”
— Kirkus Reviews
“Halfway through the story my son asked if Jollof was a real food. By the end he wanted to help make it.”
— Parent
“The children loved all the food preparation scenes. It led to a lovely discussion about foods that are special in their own families.”
— Teacher
“We don't have any connection to Ghana, but my daughter was completely drawn into the story and the family celebrations.”
— Parent
Agorɔ a ɛne desɛn bɔ mu, nkɔmmɔbɔ nsɛmmisa, ne adwene mu agorɔ.
Teacher Resources
4 free resources for Jollof Day. Curriculum-aligned, print-ready PDFs.
Jollof Rice Recipe Card
A child-friendly, illustrated recipe card for making jollof rice. Includes step-by-step instructions, ingredient list with pictures, and safety tips for cooking with children.
Event Sequencing
Cut-and-stick sequencing activity. Children arrange the key events of Jollof Day in the correct order, then write a sentence about each event.
Vocabulary Flashcards
Illustrated flashcards for key vocabulary from Jollof Day including Ghanaian food words, family terms, and celebration vocabulary. Print, cut, and use for matching games.
Colouring Pages
Four colouring pages featuring scenes from Jollof Day — the kitchen, the family table, the market, and the celebration. Perfect for early finishers or calm-down time.
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Jollof Day
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