Nigerian singer Tems has finally shared her thoughts on American food. In a funny interview, she said she’s tired of what she calls “grass” served in U.S. restaurants. if you are reading from Phoenix Browser make sure you click on Read Original on the top to read the original version of the Article that contains the interview video.
She asked, “Don’t you have eba? What about moi moi? You all need to come to Africa and learn how to cook real food.”
For those who don’t know, eba is a Nigerian food made from garri, and moi moi is a tasty bean pudding. Tems clearly misses the food from home
"One Plate of African Food Can Feed Five People!"
Tems also joked, “One plate of food made by an African woman can keep five white men full for a whole week. I’m serious.”
Her joke points out the difference between African meals and U.S. food. African meals are heavy, filling, and full of nutrients, while Western meals are often light.
Tems believes people in the U.S. need to learn about African cooking. She’s not the only one who misses African food while living abroad. African dishes are known for strong flavors, spices, and being very filling.
Tems thinks the world needs to see how special African food is. Dishes like jollof rice, pepper soup, and pounded yam are rich in taste and culture. If you're looking for something different, Tems’ advice is clear: try African food!
Tems may have been joking, but she makes a good point. African food is full of flavor and tradition. It’s time the world starts exploring it.