Giannis Antetokounmpo declares Fufu and Egusi Soup his favorite Nigerian Food

Tosin Abayomi 19:44 - 18 May 2025

Nigerian Freak Giannis Antetokounmpo can't get enough of Fufu and Egusi Soup as he declares his favorite dish from his roots.

NBA superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo known as "The Greek Freak," took to social media to share a heartfelt connection to his Nigerian heritage.

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Antetokounmpo took to social media to answer questions from fans are the Milwaukee Bucks have been eliminated from the NBA Playoffs.

Answering questions on X, Antetokounmpo declared Fufu and Egusi soup as his favorite Nigerian dish.

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The Milwaukee Bucks star, whose parents hail from Nigeria, made the statement in response to a fan's question about his preferred Nigerian cuisine, sparking a wave of reactions and cultural pride across social media.

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Giannis, born in Greece to Nigerian immigrants, has long embraced his dual heritage, a journey vividly captured in his 2024 documentary Ugo: A Homecoming Story.

Giannis hinted to his first trip to Nigeria when he celebrated his father's Poverty Is No Joke campaign with Hasan Minhaj, an American comedian, political commentator, and actor.

During his first trip to Nigeria, accompanied by his mother Veronica, Giannis was filmed enjoying an authentic Nigerian meal featuring fufu and egusi soup with his extended family.

For Nigerians and food lovers worldwide, Giannis Antetokounmpo’s love for fufu and egusi soup is a delicious point of pride.