Team Nigeria just cooked Team Senegal out of the kitchen. Chef Kunbi Odudu of Kaye’s Gourmet is officially the first-ever Battle of Jollof champion at AfroTech 2026.
The culinary showdown took over the Food Village at Discovery Green on Thursday, November 5. It was a pure people’s choice battle. The Houston crowd—famously dubbed “Little Lagos”—showed up in massive numbers to cast their votes and hand Nigeria the crown.
Organisers could barely contain their excitement. “NAIJAAA STAND UP!” they wrote. “With all the chips on the table, the crowd showed up, cast their votes, and crowned CHEF KUNBI ODUDU of Team Nigeria the FIRST-EVER BATTLE OF JOLLOF x @afro.tech CHAMPION!”
Chef Kunbi faced off against Chef Moe of Team Senegal’s Dibi Rapide. Her masterclass in flavour secured the historic win, prompting a perfect victory speech. “Naija Jollof to the world! It was a pleasure working with you all. Naija no dey carry last!” she declared.
This served as the final stop for the 2026 Jollof Festival tour, blending great food and live DJs into the tech conference. The organisers promised Houston this definitely won’t be their last time.
