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Famous Ghanaian waakye seller Auntie Muni dies aged 72

Auntie Muni, the famous Ghanaian waakye seller at Labone junction in Accra has passed away, aged 72. The family of the celebrated waakye seller, Auntie Imoro Muniratu popularly known as Auntie Muni, has confirmed her passing. The 72-year-old known for the long queue at her waakye joint, reportedly died after a short illness at the […]

FDA probes case of casualties in Oyibi after victims ate popular ‘waakye’

By: Rebecca Ekpe The Food and Drugs Authority says it is investigating the case where it had been reported that at least five people have allegedly died after eating a meal of rice and beans, popularly known as waakye, bought from a food joint at Oyibi Bush Canteen Junction in Accra, according to the Daily […]

Waakye- Ghanaian dish loved by many

Waakye- Ghanaian dish loved by many

By Soyoqour Quarcoo Tchire Waake or Waakye or wish is a dish loved by many Ghanaians. This is evident due to the long queues one comes across at waakye joints. Waakye originated from northern Ghana, where rice and beans are staple food crops. The word waakye is from the Hausa language and means beans. It […]

Waakye is medicinal – Nutritionist

Waakye is medicinal – Nutritionist

Madam Ophelia Dei Adubea, Nutritionist at the Nutrition Department, Ridge Hospital, says “waakye”, a popular Ghanaian dish is not only nutritious but medicinal. She said the meal was ‘health-giving’ when cooked with the sorghum bicolor leaves and packaged or served in the “katemfe” leaves also known as the miracle plant or sweet prayer plant. Madam […]