The heat was on at Nestlé Ghana’s head office on Friday, 22nd August 2025, as social media influencers clashed with Nestlé staff in a sizzling Jollof rice cooking contest during the Maggi Jollof Showdown.
The event brought together food lovers, digital creators, and corporate culinary enthusiasts in a lively competition that fused flavor, fun, and friendly rivalry.
The competition was nothing short of electric, as both teams brought their A-game to the kitchen.
With Maggi’s signature seasoning cubes and cooking secrets in hand, the influencers showed they were more than just online personalities, holding their own against seasoned staff from Nestlé’s culinary and marketing departments.
The event, which aimed to celebrate Ghana’s most beloved dish—Jollof rice—also sought to highlight the versatility of Maggi in everyday cooking. Each team had one hour to whip up their best Jollof using a mystery ingredient revealed just minutes before the clock started.
Winners were rewarded with exciting prizes, including Maggi product hampers and cash prizes .
The Maggi Jollof Showdown not only highlighted the rich culinary heritage of Ghana but also inspired a new generation of cooks to embrace and elevate their cooking with Maggi.
Source: ameyawdebrah.com/
