Region – Project36

Region

Explore Nigeria’s Culinary Regions

Nigeria is home to six distinct geo-cultural zones, each shaped by its own history, climate, traditions, and food identity. Project 36 documents these regions through the lens of gastronomy highlighting the ingredients, cooking techniques, rituals, and the people who bring them to life.

North-Central

Known for grains, tubers, and hearty communal dishes.

North-East

Unique spices, preserved foods, and centuries-old culinary traditions.

North-West

Deeply rooted in fire-based cooking, pastoral ingredients, and heritage flavours.

South-East

Rich soups, fermentation practices, and vibrant culinary rituals.

South South

Seafood-driven cuisine, lush produce, and coastal food traditions.

South-West

A dynamic blend of indigenous staples, sauces, and festival dishes.

Agro-Tourism & Culinary Experience Trips

Woman holding fresh strawberry fruit outdoors with greenery background.

Strawberry picking in strawberry field and farm at Tasmania, Australia.

Atakpamé, Togo - June 29, 2019: Herd of cattle belonging to a Fulani tribe family, Atakpamé, Togo, West Africa. The Fulani live closely with their animals in their village. The people live in straw huts with thatched roofs.

Atakpamé, Togo - June 29, 2019: Mother and her children at her house in a Fulani tribe village close Atakpamé, Togo, West Africa. The Fulani live closely with their animals in their village. The people live in straw huts with thatched roofs.

A woman happy with the results of her homemade soap

Senior couple cooking in camp

Oil Palm plantation in Malaysia.

palm fruit ready to be weighed, palm oil

Oil Palm waste

Dhaka, Bangladesh – December 25, 2023: Preparation and Extraction Of Date Palm Juice. Date Sap Extraction in Bangladesh during winter morning.

An inviting close-up of Etor, a beloved traditional Ghanaian dish, beautifully presented on a table. This savory meal, made from mashed yams or plantains, is rich with vibrant palm oil and garnished generously with fresh onions, green peppers, tomatoes, and crunchy peanuts. It's distinctively served on a specific leaf, famously used by "waakye" sellers in Accra, Ghana, adding an authentic touch that highlights its cultural roots. This image perfectly captures the essence of West African cuisine, local food traditions, and the rich culinary heritage of Ghana.

South Africa is a feast for the senses. From street food to fine dining, every flavor tells a story of culture, community, and creativity.