Beyond football rivalries and jollof wars, fufu has also become a matter of cultural pride. Originally, fufu was made from yams, plantains, or cocoyams. But the introduction of cassava to West Africa ...

The word fufu itself comes from the Twi language. Originally, fufu was made from yams, plantains, or cocoyams. But the introduction of cassava to West Africa in the 16th century by Portuguese traders ...