Reports are circulating that Sierra Leone has won the Best Jollof Rice Competition held recently in Ghana, prompting jubilation among supporters and the broader community. Many are congratulating the team for “raising the flag” and representing national pride through culinary excellence.

However, as of this update, no major international or Ghanaian news outlets have published confirmed results of such a competition with Sierra Leone as the winner. Previous wins by Sierra Leone include the 2019 Jollof Competition in Washington, D.C. and their victory in the African Jollof War Festival 2023 in Accra. 

If verified, this would add to Sierra Leone’s growing prestige in the Jollof rice rivalry across West Africa — a rivalry that celebrates national identity, cooking artistry, and shared cultural heritage.