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Ghana wins second edition of Onga Jollof Battle

Ghana has emerged as the winner of the second edition of the Onga Jollof Battle – West African Edition, held at the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel in Accra. Representing Ghana, Gina Abbam-Baidoo, popularly known as Chef Gigi, and her assistant, Chef Michale Howard, beat culinary talents from across West Africa in a keenly contested battle centred on one of the region's most popular dishes — jollof.

Ghana wins second edition of Onga Jollof Battle

In a highly competitive event, Ghanaian chefs Gina Abbam-Baidoo, known as Chef Gigi, and Michale Howard claimed victory in the second edition of the Onga Jollof Battle – West African Edition. The contest, held at the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel in Accra, brought together culinary talents from across West Africa to showcase their skills in one of the region's most beloved dishes – jollof.

Chef Gigi expressed her satisfaction with the win, acknowledging the challenges faced during the day. She and her team approached the competition with determination, confident in their abilities. Chef Gigi praised Promasidor Ghana, the producers of Onga, for providing a platform for culinary talents to demonstrate their skills. The Onga Jollof Battle aims to celebrate West Africa's culinary heritage while allowing professionals to display their creativity and expertise.

Chef Gigi and Michale Howard will be recognized as the champions of the second edition of this regional competition.

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