The dishes are bright in both color in flavor: deep oranges and bright reds on the eyes, nuanced and filled with spices to taste. Chef Patience Ogunbanjo brings Nigerian cuisine to the masses, both ...

"Jollof rice is the heart of Africa," said Patience Ogunbanjo, a Nigerian chef at Lasgidi Cafe in Phoenix. The dish is served throughout West Africa, from Senegal to Nigeria. Every country has its own ...

When Patience Ogunbanjo moved to Phoenix in 2016, she couldn’t find a single Nigerian restaurant in the city. She quickly realized there was “lack of diverse food options,” in her new community and ...

Would you believe that Jollof rice did not originally come from Nigeria? No, it didn’t. Jollof rice actually has its origins in Senegal, from the Wolof ethnic group and it spread across West Africa.

PHOENIX (Your Life Arizona) - Calling all foodies! Chef Patty’s new Lasgidi Cafe food truck is ready to bring you delicious, diverse, and new flavors from Nigeria. From Jollof Rice to Loaded Suya ...