The Fourth Floor team representing Nima-Zongo emerged victorious at the grand finale of the 2025 Happy FM Salah Food Fest Inter-Zongo Cooking Contest, held on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at Fadama Station near the residence of the National Chief Imam.
The competition, which began with preliminary rounds across various zongo communities, saw teams from Fadama, Nima, Mamobi, Madina, Ashaiman, Kasoa, Tuba, and Sabon battle it out for the ultimate prize.
Contestants prepared delicious zongo-style dishes including Tuo Zaafi, Jollof rice, Omo Tuo, and other uniquely prepared traditional meals that showcased the rich culinary heritage of Ghana’s zongo communities.
The winning three-member team from Nima-Zongo each received a refrigerator from Happy 98.9FM, along with hampers loaded with Tasty Tom products including Tasty Tom Tomato mix, spices, and jollof mix. They also received products from Wilmar Africa, Fortune Delicious All Purpose rice, Fortune Spread for Bread, and Jibu dispenser bottles with water, among other prizes.
Fadama-Zongo secured second place, earning three deep fryers from Happy FM and hampers from Tasty Tom and Wilmar. Madina-Zongo claimed third place, winning rice cookers from Happy FM and hampers from Tasty Tom and Wilmar Africa.
“This year’s Salah Food Fest has been incredible in bringing our zongo communities together through the love of cooking and celebration,” said Bridget Mensah, Head of Marketing, PR and Events at Global Media Alliance Broadcasting Company (GMABC). “We are proud to showcase the rich culinary traditions and peaceful spirit of our communities.”
The grand finale was filled with entertainment, featuring performances by Kobby Shawn and other artists, creating an atmosphere of music, dance, and celebration. The event was made even more special by a visit from Happy 98.9FM management to His Eminence Sheikh Nuhu Sharubutu, the National Chief Imam, at his residence.
Contestants were judged on hygiene, aesthetics, taste and execution, creativity and originality, teamwork, and discipline. The competition successfully highlighted the culinary skills and unity within Ghana’s zongo communities through their authentic traditional dishes.
The event was supported by key sponsors including Tasty Tom, Fortune Rice, Frytol, and other partners who made the competition possible.
The Salah Food Fest continues Happy FM’s commitment to celebrating and promoting the rich cultural heritage of Ghana’s zongo communities through food, music, and fellowship.
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