Angelou’s version of jollof rice is incredibly simple, using only 10 ingredients. To make it, gather long-grain rice, peanut oil, salt, canned beef consomme, some water, chopped onions, diced ham, ...

What started as an online debate is now a nationwide festival — and Oakland is hosting the next stop in this culinary showdown.

That’s the experience Jeff Sankeu is creating with Trybal, the African-themed speakeasy he is bringing to 1670 Champa St. in downtown Denver later this month.