LAGOS (Reuters) – In her latest exhibition, Nigerian artist Orfera Omokeko will explore food preservation in a country where food is often spoiled by a lack of quick access to markets and refrigerators. exploring the importance of
At a recent art exhibition in the slum Iwaya in the commercial capital of Lagos, Omokeko showcased the age-old tradition of how to extend the shelf life of fresh produce, using dried tomatoes, peppers and local spices. I also had the opportunity to taste the puree of .
Nicknamed the “son of the pepper seller,” Omokeko grew up watching women selling perishables in their homes and markets throw food away because it was rotten.
That problem remains, and Omokeko wants to show Nigerians who come to his exhibition how food can be dried and blended to preserve its flavor while preserving its longevity.
Reporting by Seun Sanni. Written by MacDonald Dzirutwe.Edited by Diane Kraft
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