Food and Cuisines in West African Cultures

This course explores various cuisines in the West African subregion. Focus on Nigeria, as well as accommodations in West African countries of interest, will be explored. Foods have different health benefits. Foods also have cultural significance. It is interesting to note, for instance, that the Yoruba people of West Africa have the highest rate of twins in the world. It is assumed that a particular food eaten contributes largely to this phenomenon. Students will have the opportunity to try out and prepare some of their favorite cuisines.