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Indianapolis Star
13 hours ago
- General
- Indianapolis Star
INdulge: Traditional Nigerian stew with rich history is best thing I ate in Indy this week
Juneteenth, which commemorates the day the last slaves of the Confederacy were freed in 1865, has come and gone. However — if you'll allow me a brief moment on my radical, extremist soapbox — one could argue you don't need a federal holiday to support Black-owned businesses in your community. Among those businesses are Indianapolis' various West African restaurants. For this week's INdulge, I sampled a sliver of that robust culinary tradition with: If you're unfamiliar with Nigerian food, I suspect you could wander up to just about any restaurant that serves it, order a dish completely at random and end up with a memorably flavorful surprise. For an idea of where to start, consider the ayamase at Jollof Buka on the Near Westside. Black-owned restaurants: 40 to check out in the Indianapolis area Ayamase (aye-ah-mah-shay) is a thick sauce made with a blend of green peppers (usually bell peppers and/or unripe chilies), aromatic vegetables, hard-boiled egg and irú, fermented African locust beans. Various cuts of meat are also a common ingredient; Jollof Buka prepares its ayamase ($16.95) with shreds of turkey and chicken. These components are cooked in bleached palm oil, which has a distinct yet hard-to-place flavor I can best describe as hardy. The ayamase has a semi-dry, fibrous consistency similar to other spice pastes like Mexican salsa macha or Indonesian sambal. It packs a slight vegetal sweetness thanks to the peppers, while the meat and egg make it a well-rounded, savory meal. Though the stew is not especially spicy, an overly ambitious spoonful won't go unnoticed on the way down your throat. While not as well-known as jollof, Nigeria's national dish of spiced rice from which Jollof Buka gets its name (buka is a term for a casual restaurant in Yoruba, one of three major languages spoken in Nigeria), ayamase is extremely popular in the West African country. Unlike centuries-old jollof, ayamase has likely only been around for about a hundred years. The most popular origin story for ayamase tells of a woman living in the small Nigerian town of Ikenne named Felicia Ajibabi Adesina, who in the 1920s developed a sauce of peppers and palm oil to serve at her food stand with Ofada rice (ayamase is often referred to as Ofada stew). Supposedly, Adesina's short-tempered husband would often get into scraps with neighbors, prompting concerned friends and family members to call him Mase, a Yoruba word that means 'don't' — as in, come on, man, don't hit him. In turn, Adesina's wildly popular sauce became known as obe aya Mase, meaning 'Mase's wife's sauce,' and eventually just ayamase. Previously in INdulge: Why do dads love to grill? This BBQ dish was best thing I ate in Indy this week While the fun stories behind our favorite foods typically fall apart under scrutiny, the legend of Felicia Adesina actually seems to hold up. It's the only historical explanation for ayamase I can find, including in one of Nigeria's oldest independent newspapers, The Guardian. Amid a lack of contrary evidence, I'm content to believe the tale of Adesina's fiery entrepreneurial spirit and similarly combustible husband. Whoever its inventor, ayamase remains a strong representative of Nigerian cuisine. Though summer generally doesn't stir cravings of hot, spiced stew, I'd say a visit Jollof Buka is worth the sweat. What: Ayamase, $16.95 Where: Jollof Buka, 2501 W. Washington St., (317) 384-1575, In case that's not your thing: Jollof Buka's menu caters to diners of widely varying curiosity levels, so it's OK if you're totally new to Nigerian food. The jollof with jerk chicken ($18), fried spiced chicken wings ($9) or vegetarian okra soup ($16.49) should all ring reasonably familiar to the Western palate. Meanwhile, more adventurous eaters can swing for peppered ponmo (cow skin cooked in chili paste, $16) or the spicy goat stir fry called asun ($16, weekends only).
Time of India
31-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Rapper-turned-sportscaster Mase sparks backlash by defending Stefon Diggs' pink powder party
Rapper Mase defended Stefon Diggs amidst his viral yacht video (Image via AP) Stefon Diggs may be making headlines for more than just his plays on the field. A now-viral video of the New England Patriots wide receiver enjoying a wild boat party—with bikini-clad women and an unidentified pink powder in hand—has sparked internet controversy. But not everyone is joining the outrage. Rapper-turned-sportscaster defends Diggs amid pink powder speculation and Cardi B dating rumors Rapper and sportscaster Mase, alongside co-hosts Cam'ron and Treasure 'Stat Baby' Wilson, addressed the footage on their show Come and Talk 2 Me, and made it clear: Diggs is simply living his best life. 'I thought that the video was — it was several things,' said Mase. 'He's a guy that lives to the fullest. I think he's gonna continue to live his life, as he should.' OKC TO THE FINALS, STEFON DIGGS BOAT VIDEO & STAT BABY TELLS STORIES FROM HER DATING LIFE! | S6 EP93 Cam'ron pushed for clarity on what that lifestyle really means, to which Mase explained, 'Lives to the fullest means Stefon Diggs is gonna do whatever he wants to do… He's living it to the fullest. He's a bachelor. He hasn't tied the knot… He's still enjoying himself.' Unidentified pink powder triggers speculation but no solid proof of drug use The clip stirred additional buzz due to a mysterious pink substance seen in Diggs' possession, which some speculated might be 'tusi,' also known as pink cocaine. But Mase brushed off those assumptions. 'I didn't see pink cocaine,' he said. 'I just saw a Kool-Aid pack… I didn't get to zoom in on it, so I can't say what it was… Did you see them sniff anything?' While co-host Wilson expressed doubts, saying, 'I don't know if that (pink cocaine) is what he had, but it looks like that,' she also confirmed no drug consumption was visible in the video. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trading CFD dengan Teknologi dan Kecepatan Lebih Baik IC Markets Mendaftar Undo Coach Vrabel responds and Cardi B enters the spotlight Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel acknowledged the video at a May 28 press conference, stating, 'Obviously, we want to make great decisions on and off the field,' but avoided directly calling out Diggs. The star receiver was notably absent from the team's organized activity that day—a detail Cam'ron quickly dismissed: 'If it's not mandatory… why are we talking about this?' Adding fuel to the fire is Diggs' rumored romance with Cardi B, who was allegedly present at the party. With her ongoing divorce from Offset, the public is watching closely. Still, Wilson reminded viewers, 'If that girl wanna go live her best life… let her go do that.' Also Read: 'A dead end': Insider claims Patriots could release Stefon Diggs immediately to void $25M guarantee As the internet debates the footage, Mase's message is clear: Diggs is a grown man enjoying his off-season—controversial or not.
Black America Web
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Black America Web
Mase Might Pop Up On Diddy In Court, No Guest List Needed
Black America Web Featured Video CLOSE Source: Ron Galella, Ltd. / Getty During a recent episode of the 'It Is What It Is' podcast, Mase sparked discussion when he mentioned he might attend Sean 'Diddy' Combs' upcoming trial on sex trafficking charges. Speaking alongside co-hosts Cam'ron and Treasure 'Stat Baby' Wilson, Mase floated the idea to the audience. 'They're asking me to come to the Diddy trial,' he said around the 1:35 mark. 'You think I should go this week?' Rather than making a firm decision, Mase suggested letting fans weigh in. Cam'ron, referencing the pair's well-known tension, responded, 'It's up to you, I don't know your relationship,' prompting laughter from the group. Mase went on to explain that multiple people had contacted him about possibly showing up in court. 'I was trying to figure out a way I could go at least a day,' he added. The comments reignited interest in the complex dynamic between Mase and Diddy. Once a prominent artist under Bad Boy Records, Mase has publicly criticized Diddy in the past, accusing him of unfair business practices and mistreatment. His appearance at the trial would carry significant weight, not only because of their history, but also due to the serious nature of the charges Diddy is facing. Whether Mase will attend remains undecided, but his remarks have fueled speculation and added another layer of intrigue to a high-profile case that continues to dominate headlines. SEE ALSO Mase Might Pop Up On Diddy In Court, No Guest List Needed was originally published on
Yahoo
16-03-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
'That's Stillwater': Local agencies provide aid, donations pour in
For Red Cross disaster action team member Kate Mase, helping others in crisis seems to come naturally. She served as a Red Cross volunteer during Hurricane Katrina, where she said she learned a lot. 'Since that experience back in 2005, I've always wanted to be a part of (it) again,' Mase said. 'Now I am, and I'm very grateful for it. … Some people sell it short or don't understand (the work they do), but I am the 'Red Cross.' They are (pointing to other workers) the 'Red Cross,' every person in here that's busting their butts and losing sleep to help other people.' About 115 residents had found shelter overnight at the Payne County Expo Center, Stillwater Emergency Management Director Rob Hill said. Amber Lewis Red Cross volunteer Amber Lewis stops for a photo while organizing donations at the Payne County Expo Center. Mase said some residents left the center — where all evacuees were bussed for overnight stays — around 4:30 a.m. after evacuation alerts lifted and it was safe to do so, while other families waited to return due to unsafe conditions. 'It's not easy to sleep in a shelter,' Mase said. A few families were still taking shelter at the center mid-morning on Saturday. 'We're still taking care of them, (and) also accepting donations for tornado season, or whatever these people need for the long haul,' Mase said. Andy Dzialowski Andy Dzialowski organizes donations at the Stillwater Armory on Saturday. Mase said all morning long, people had brought donations. 'We're taking those in (and) our hearts are warmed up, and so are the people staying here,' Mase said, adding that a volunteer had gone to get a teenager a frappuccino upon request. 'Red Cross really is about community, bringing the community together — those who have lost or who are suffering with those who can help them. We're a conduit for that. 'Disasters are very fluid, and the key to walking through them as somebody who's helping is to be fluid, too, and say, 'This is about right now, keeping you safe, warm and taking care of your children and keeping a mental awareness, but a calmness for your family and for your children, especially.' Red Cross Community Disaster Program Manager Stephen Duke confirmed with the News Press that evacuees had been bussed to the Expo Center. As they assessed the situation, they realized a need for a better overnight shelter. 'So, we moved all the evacuation centers here and opened it up as a shelter,' Duke said. Duke said the Expo Center would be open all day Saturday, Sunday and as the need arises. 'I think tonight we'll know more,' Duke said. As high winds and possible pop-up fires are predicted again over the weekend, Duke said the Red Cross is in communication with local agencies, emergency managers, the county and the City. Red cross truck A red cross truck is parked outside the Community Building at the Payne County Expo Center on Saturday. The center will be open Saturday night for overnight stays as needed. 'They're constantly monitoring that and we're communicating with them,' he said. A new regional Red Cross office opened at Seventh Avenue and Main Street a few months ago, next door to District Bicycles. The office serves residents from northern Oklahoma and parts of Kansas, Mase said. Red Cross location The Red Cross regional office is located at Seventh Avenue and Main Street next door to District Bicycles. 'We are looking for more volunteers,' Mase said. 'We would love that so much — especially going through tornado season that's coming.' Oklahoma State University students are welcome to come and use the space for studying, Mase said, and 'maybe they'll be inspired to help the community, too.' Stillwater Armory When the Stillwater Armory opened its doors for donations from 1-6 p.m. Saturday, Stillwater Area Sports Association Executive Director Carolyn Walstad said there were 20 cars already lined up. The Armory will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday for residents in need. Within a little more than an hour of opening, donations were pouring in and the steady stream hadn't slowed, Walstad told the News Press. 'Stillwater came out,' Walstad said. 'It was so humbling at 1 p.m. when we opened. We really didn't know what to expect.' The City had reached out to Walstad to ask to use the location for donations. Piles of water, fruit, snacks, canned goods, personal hygiene products and dog and cat food sat on tables and were stacked on the floor across the west end of the building. 'This is a fabulous place for easy drop-off,' Walstad said. 'Patrons can come tomorrow and take what they need.' Walstad said City employees had been 'so kind' and carrying donations inside so donors didn't have to. Walstad said she has moments when the reality of what happened hits her and she gets emotional, but the kindness displayed by people in Stillwater — such as her friend whose house almost burned and yet came to donate water — has been helping her cope. 'That's Stillwater,' she said. The donations at the Armory were Stillwater Vice Mayor Amy Dzialowski's project on Saturday. Andy Dzialowski Andy Dzialowski organizes donations at the Stillwater Armory on Saturday. "Our community is full of helping hands, and we're just working to try to focus that support," Dzialowski said. She said the focus is in three different areas — providing an email for community members who have been displaced to list their needs so that the City can resource those needs out to community members, churches and nonprofits who can meet them. Residents are asked to email stillwaterstrongrelief@ and put NEED in the subject line. The second focus is the donation pickup Sunday. The third focus is providing a group of therapy dogs for people, as well as mental health services from Grand Mental Health, who will be available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday at the Armory. Dzialowski said United Way of Payne County will also be setting up a direct link for monetary donations at 'I know that everyone just wants to find a way to help, and sometimes that's the very best way to help,' she said. 'And we know that with United Way that those dollars will stay local here, so we can direct those funds specifically to those that need them.' Dzialowski said Friday's focus was on keeping the community as informed as possible and staying on top of the communication flow, which was 'nearly impossible.' Saturday, the City's focus was on providing needed resources. 'I'm always overwhelmed by the support of our community,' she said. 'So many churches opened up shelters, so many places made themselves available for food and shelter. That was happening naturally and organically throughout our community last night. This is what Stillwater does. We know how to show up.'
Yahoo
16-03-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
'That's Stillwater': Local agencies provide aid, donations pour in
For Red Cross disaster action team member Kate Mase, helping others in crisis seems to come naturally. She served as a Red Cross volunteer during Hurricane Katrina, where she said she learned a lot. 'Since that experience back in 2005, I've always wanted to be a part of (it) again,' Mase said. 'Now I am, and I'm very grateful for it. … Some people sell it short or don't understand (the work they do), but I am the 'Red Cross.' They are (pointing to other workers) the 'Red Cross,' every person in here that's busting their butts and losing sleep to help other people.' About 115 residents had found shelter overnight at the Payne County Expo Center, Stillwater Emergency Management Director Rob Hill said. Amber Lewis Red Cross volunteer Amber Lewis stops for a photo while organizing donations at the Payne County Expo Center. Mase said some residents left the center — where all evacuees were bussed for overnight stays — around 4:30 a.m. after evacuation alerts lifted and it was safe to do so, while other families waited to return due to unsafe conditions. 'It's not easy to sleep in a shelter,' Mase said. A few families were still taking shelter at the center mid-morning on Saturday. 'We're still taking care of them, (and) also accepting donations for tornado season, or whatever these people need for the long haul,' Mase said. Andy Dzialowski Andy Dzialowski organizes donations at the Stillwater Armory on Saturday. Mase said all morning long, people had brought donations. 'We're taking those in (and) our hearts are warmed up, and so are the people staying here,' Mase said, adding that a volunteer had gone to get a teenager a frappuccino upon request. 'Red Cross really is about community, bringing the community together — those who have lost or who are suffering with those who can help them. We're a conduit for that. 'Disasters are very fluid, and the key to walking through them as somebody who's helping is to be fluid, too, and say, 'This is about right now, keeping you safe, warm and taking care of your children and keeping a mental awareness, but a calmness for your family and for your children, especially.' Red Cross Community Disaster Program Manager Stephen Duke confirmed with the News Press that evacuees had been bussed to the Expo Center. As they assessed the situation, they realized a need for a better overnight shelter. 'So, we moved all the evacuation centers here and opened it up as a shelter,' Duke said. Duke said the Expo Center would be open all day Saturday, Sunday and as the need arises. 'I think tonight we'll know more,' Duke said. As high winds and possible pop-up fires are predicted again over the weekend, Duke said the Red Cross is in communication with local agencies, emergency managers, the county and the City. Red cross truck A red cross truck is parked outside the Community Building at the Payne County Expo Center on Saturday. The center will be open Saturday night for overnight stays as needed. 'They're constantly monitoring that and we're communicating with them,' he said. A new regional Red Cross office opened at Seventh Avenue and Main Street a few months ago, next door to District Bicycles. The office serves residents from northern Oklahoma and parts of Kansas, Mase said. Red Cross location The Red Cross regional office is located at Seventh Avenue and Main Street next door to District Bicycles. 'We are looking for more volunteers,' Mase said. 'We would love that so much — especially going through tornado season that's coming.' Oklahoma State University students are welcome to come and use the space for studying, Mase said, and 'maybe they'll be inspired to help the community, too.' Stillwater Armory When the Stillwater Armory opened its doors for donations from 1-6 p.m. Saturday, Stillwater Area Sports Association Executive Director Carolyn Walstad said there were 20 cars already lined up. The Armory will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday for residents in need. Within a little more than an hour of opening, donations were pouring in and the steady stream hadn't slowed, Walstad told the News Press. 'Stillwater came out,' Walstad said. 'It was so humbling at 1 p.m. when we opened. We really didn't know what to expect.' The City had reached out to Walstad to ask to use the location for donations. Piles of water, fruit, snacks, canned goods, personal hygiene products and dog and cat food sat on tables and were stacked on the floor across the west end of the building. 'This is a fabulous place for easy drop-off,' Walstad said. 'Patrons can come tomorrow and take what they need.' Walstad said City employees had been 'so kind' and carrying donations inside so donors didn't have to. Walstad said she has moments when the reality of what happened hits her and she gets emotional, but the kindness displayed by people in Stillwater — such as her friend whose house almost burned and yet came to donate water — has been helping her cope. 'That's Stillwater,' she said. The donations at the Armory were Stillwater Vice Mayor Amy Dzialowski's project on Saturday. Andy Dzialowski Andy Dzialowski organizes donations at the Stillwater Armory on Saturday. "Our community is full of helping hands, and we're just working to try to focus that support," Dzialowski said. She said the focus is in three different areas — providing an email for community members who have been displaced to list their needs so that the City can resource those needs out to community members, churches and nonprofits who can meet them. Residents are asked to email stillwaterstrongrelief@ and put NEED in the subject line. The second focus is the donation pickup Sunday. The third focus is providing a group of therapy dogs for people, as well as mental health services from Grand Mental Health, who will be available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday at the Armory. Dzialowski said United Way of Payne County will also be setting up a direct link for monetary donations at 'I know that everyone just wants to find a way to help, and sometimes that's the very best way to help,' she said. 'And we know that with United Way that those dollars will stay local here, so we can direct those funds specifically to those that need them.' Dzialowski said Friday's focus was on keeping the community as informed as possible and staying on top of the communication flow, which was 'nearly impossible.' Saturday, the City's focus was on providing needed resources. 'I'm always overwhelmed by the support of our community,' she said. 'So many churches opened up shelters, so many places made themselves available for food and shelter. That was happening naturally and organically throughout our community last night. This is what Stillwater does. We know how to show up.'
