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A Nigerian vlogger’s candid review of one of Ghana’s most iconic street foods, Kosua ne Meko (egg and pepper), has set social media ablaze, fueling a lively cultural debate between West African food lovers.
Chris Amra, a popular Nigerian content creator known for her food vlogs across Africa, posted a video of herself sampling Kosua ne Meko—a simple yet beloved dish of boiled eggs paired with pepper sauce and bread—after being inspired by a viral TikTok clip from Ghana.
In the video, Amra appears curious but skeptical as she takes her first bite.
Moments later, her expression shifts, and she delivers her unfiltered verdict.
“I’m sorry, I don’t get the hype. It’s just boiled egg with pepper and bread.
Nigerians do breakfast better, hands down,” she says.
Her statement quickly triggered a wave of reactions on platforms like X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and TikTok.
Many Ghanaian users leapt to defend the dish, calling it “a comfort food that hits different” and “an irreplaceable part of our street culture.”
Others accused Amra of lacking cultural sensitivity.
“She clearly doesn’t understand the cultural context. Kosua ne Meko isn’t about gourmet—it’s about nostalgia, affordability, and taste,” one Ghanaian commenter posted.
Nigerians, however, rallied behind Amra, praising her honesty and using the moment to tout their own breakfast staples like akara, moi moi, and yam with egg sauce.
Despite the backlash, Amra remained unfazed. In a follow-up post, she wrote: “It’s my opinion.
Y’all can’t cancel me over egg and pepper. Peace and love, though.”
The incident has since sparked broader conversations about food, nationalism, and the fine line between personal taste and cultural respect in the age of viral content.
