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Meryl Olson

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Sep 23, 2012, 9:36:49 AM9/23/12

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My current favorite Sierra Leonean song. My favorite line is “Saturday foofoo!” because it’s thrown in the middle of the song and doesn’t make any sense.

Foofoo is a popular dish in Sierra Leone, especially among Krios, and it’s generally a traditional Saturday morning food. It’s made from slightly fermented cassava, so it’s a bit gelatinous and well, fermented-tasting. Sierra Leoneans love it, though I’ve yet to meet a foreigner who can stomach it. Definitely an acquired taste.