UNRAVELLING NIGERIA

She told us to call her ‘Iya Don Jasi’ and while I’m still not sure if that’s really what she’s called, it doesn’t matter. I loved her so much I went there 4 times between my two trips to Ekiti State. Apart from her great food, she’s literally the life of the party. Located down the road from Ikogosi Springs Resort, is a little bukka that can sit no more than 10-15 people comfortably. Iya Don Jasi was our spot for dinner and breakfast when we had our group tour to Ikogosi and

That awkward moment when you go to a mama putt, stand in line, collect your food and then spill your soup on the gentleman standing next to you wearing white a kaftan. This was my experience at Amala Place. As a local ajebutter, I’ve never eaten at a mama putt (except you count eaten at Mammy market during NYSC, I was queen of that). After exploring the Arts & Crafts Village, my uncle decided it was time I had my first real mama putt experience. Now some will argue that this