Fadama Zongo has brought pride to the office of the National Chief Imam after winning a prize package of Ghc20,000 and a big fat cow at the just ended ‘Salah Food Fest’ cooking contest, organized by Happy98.9FM.
Fadama Zongo, represented by team Insha Allah proved that they had the blessings of not only Allah, but that of National Chief Imam, His Eminence, Sheikh Dr. Osman Nuhu Sharubutu as they beat worthy competition from other Zongo communities in the capital to win the coveted prize.
Muzlifa Sumaila, Forzia Nabil and Amina Shaibu Abass, the team members of Insha Allah chose to prepare the rich signature delicacy of the Muslim community, Lagba (Tuo Zaafi made with Royal Aroma Fortified Rice). They prepared three different soups; ayoyo, dried okra and kuka to go with the Lagba.
The lingering aroma of their food around the Fadama lorry park and its environs, and the tastiness of their food were not the only criteria with which they emerged supreme.
Judges commended the team over their novelty, hygiene, cooking technique and above all the iconic presentation of their finished meal.
The team which was elated by the victory gave praise to Allah for assuring their win and the entire Fadama community for showing up to support them. They called on HappyFM to keep organizing contests of this kind to not only give them bragging rights but to build long lasting bonds amongst the Zongo communities.
With their prized cow in tow, they disclosed they would organize a feast and enjoy with fellow contestants and their community as a whole.
Programmes Manager for HappyFM, Elwood Mantey praised the various teams for showing up and engaging in a healthy competition. To him, there is no other way to display sportmanship and unity than through cooking.
The 2022 Salah Food Fest cooking contest was graced by the Deputy Chief Imam, Mallam Minuru Danalfa, Personal Assistant to the Chief Imam, Dr. Mohammed Marzuq Azindoo and the Head of Protocol for the Chief Imam, Abdul Latif Salam.
The 2022 ‘HappyFM Salah Food Fest’ contest was sponsored by HD+, Tasty Tom Enriched Tomato Mix, Royal Aroma Fortified Rice, Bigoo Drinks and Cedar Bakes.
