These African dishes are not only mouth-watering but they also symbolize the finer nuances of the ways and culture of the black race. So in no particular order, the following meals stand as representative of the aspirations and aims of Black History Month...

If you say that the chicken has come home to Africa to roost, then you won’t be wrong! This is because chicken is the undisputed, ubiquitous food on the continent since its introduction into Egypt around the period 2,500 BC.

Everyone loves plantains. Also called cooking bananas or planti in Nigeria, plantains have a sweet almost sugary taste. Although they look like bananas, plantains are bigger, longer and have less sugar than bananas.

In Africa, bread assumes great significance. Bread is a metaphor for the basic needs and the living standard of many Africans. In fact, you should know that some countries in Africa do...