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What is okpa called in English?

by Gloria Ezeh

If you live in Nigeria, there is every chance you have come across this delicacy before.

Made from ground Bambara nuts, okpa is a traditional Nigerian food very popular in the eastern parts of Nigeria.

Enugu State is well known for their talent in making sweet okpa.

Okpa is best served with a soft drink, usually chilled Coke, as common among students.

Because it is a traditional African meal, okpa does not have a generally-accepted English name.


What do you think okpa is called in English?

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