By Joshua Tosin Ogunsakin 
American-Ghanaian singer Amaarae has shed light on why Ghanaians frequently incorporate eggs into their meals.
According to her, the practice stems from traditional Ghanaian households where the father typically receives the largest share of meat, leaving children with limited portions.
To compensate for this, Amaarae in a recent interview with Madame Joyce, said the eggs are added to their meals as a supplementary source of protein.
Over time, eggs have become a staple in Ghanaian cuisine due to their affordability and nutritional value.
Amaarae explained that in the past, chicken was considered a luxury food, reserved for special occasions like Christmas.
As a result, eggs became a cheap and accessible way to add protein to meals.
He said: “There is a whole history to that [Ghanaian eating a lot of eggs]. So, the whole thing with eggs was like, back in the days, your father would get the most meat in the food.
“If your mum cooks stew or something else, all the meat would go to your dad. So, the kids get a small meat plus eggs to make up for their protein. That’s why egg has become like a stable in our country because it’s like a cheap add-on to get protein if meat is too expensive.
“Back then, chicken used to be a Christmas luxury. Now, it’s like normal. That’s how the egg thing is a thing because it’s a cheap supplement for protein. That’s why we eat a lot of eggs.”
This historical context has contributed to the widespread consumption of eggs in Ghana, with eggs often serving as a vital component of various dishes.