Why Igala women are the most Successful Akara sellers in Nigeria.

They are special and proffessional connection between akara and the Igala women ,

The actual origin of the Igala people is not quite known. Different people present many versions of the origin, There are claims, for instance, that the Igala people came from the Jukun (Kwara state), some say Benin, others Yoruba. Yet, others feel they migrated from Mecca (Southern Yemen) or Mali. It's closest tie is Benin and Yoruba, and akara makes it clear of the relationship, because akara started from the Yoruba and benin long long time ago,and the love of akara, professionalism and recognition associated with the Igala people has proven there is a connection

Akara is a snack that is originally from Nigeria but that has migrated to a number of West African countries as well as Brazil. It is a traditional snack from Nigeria that is also popular in Ghana, Togo, Benin, Mali and The Gambia. It is actually a fried cake or fritter that is a common breakfast staple or fast food. In most recipes, black-eyed peas are used. When they are not available, any other related bean such as cowpea can be used. Usually, the beans are soaked overnight so that the outer skin is removed. Then the beans are ground, seasoned with spices, and finally deep-fried. The origin of the word acarajé is interesting. Yoruba people (an ethnic group of Nigeria and Benin) shout “acará -je” when they sell akaras on the roadsides. This can be translated to: “I have akara” or “come and eat akara”, and that is what the Baianas women who sell it typically shout.

According to research out of ten akara seller/vendors in any city in Nigeria (8) eight of the sellers are Igala's, particularly in lagos, port Harcourt, Kano, Kaduna and abuja

Research also shows that akara was the first profession of the Igala women living in the city and the profession continues to this modern day. Igala women often regarded as one of the strongest women in Nigeria because of agility to move on, to carter for their family and their quest to always work and when they do, its outstanding .

The Igala women are known right from time to be very sacrificial date back to Inikpi OMA ufedò baba (the beloved doughter of the supreme king of the Igala kingdom) so, the trait continues in the modern Igala women

Statistics also shows more Igala women finds job after graduation.

More igala women engage in unskill jobs.

So in totality igala woman are very hard working.

Sometimes question are ask about the connection of Igala's and akara am sure its now quite understandable.

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