AT&T Dream in Black Presents BATTLE OF JOLLOF vs. JAMBALAYA

Africa meets the American South in the ultimate cultural cook-off and basketball game celebration of flavor. Join us at Essence Fest for Battle of Jollof vs. Jambalaya, where food, sport, music, and pride collide.

Team Jollof and Team Jambalaya will go head-to-head in a high-energy showdown on the court and in the kitchen featuring celebrity chefs, basketball stars, DJs, and cultural influencers representing two iconic dishes and the communities that made them legendary. This event includes:

• Basketball game
• Jollof and Jambalaya cook off
• Live DJ performances
• Photo moments
• VIP Lounge Area

Expect bold bites, spirited competition, and nonstop vibes.

Whether you’re repping West Africa or riding for the South, this event is all about unity through flavor, fun, and unapologetic Black excellence.

Come for the food. Stay for the culture. Root for your team.

Let’s see who really runs the rice.