Nigerian cuisine has long been a reflection of its rich culture, but in 2025, dishes like suya, jollof rice, puff-puff, akara, and bole are becoming global favorites....

Nigerian cuisine has long been a reflection of its rich culture, but in 2025, dishes like suya, jollof rice, puff-puff, akara, and bole are becoming global favorites. Suya—a spicy meat skewer seasoned with dry pepper mix—now pops up at international street food festivals, showing how audacious flavors travel far. Jollof rice, perhaps Nigeria’s most iconic dish, continues fueling passionate debates in global forums, from Lagos to London.

Snacks like puff-puff, deep-fried dough balls with a sweet crunch, are making waves at pop-up events globally. Similarly, akara (fried bean cakes) are gaining traction in breakfast menus in cities like New York and Berlin. And bole, roasted plantain served with zesty pepper sauce, is finding its place in Afro-fusion restaurants and nourishing plant-based food trends .

These dishes carry more than flavor—they’re cultural bridges. Each bite connects Nigerians abroad to home, and introduces global foodies to the heart of Nigerian cuisine. As these foods gain popularity, they help preserve Nigeria’s culinary traditions and introduce them to new palates worldwide.