Yoruba cuisine thrives on fusion, as in our Ofe Nsala's Igbo nod light, catfish-based, differing from Yoruba's bean-heavy gbegiri by omitting oil for purity. Pupuru Cheesecake innovates cassava with cashew crust, pushing beyond street eats.

Philosophy: Honor roots while evolving, like jollof's smoky Yoruba variant vs. others' basmati flair. Myth-bust: Yoruba food is versatile, not just humble.