Topic summary
Itsekiri
Extracted from the Wikipedia article Itsekiri people.
Riverine life and material culture
Itsekiri foodways likewise reflect the creeks and long regional exchange. Fish, crayfish and cassava products became staples, while contemporary Itsekiri cooking shares many dishes with neighbouring Niger Delta peoples. Foods commonly associated with Itsekiri cuisine include palm-fruit banga soup served with cassava starch, owo soup and gbagba ofofo, an okra-based soup prepared with fish or other seafood.