Marugbo Soup, Nigeria’s Beloved Black Soup, Goes Viral After X Post

 

Marugbo soup is capturing Nigeria’s attention after an X user shared a photo of a soup bowl, sparking curiosity about its name and origin. Ondo State natives have flooded the platform with pride, detailing the cooking process and medicinal benefits of this cherished dish. Known as “Ondo black soup” or “Eweta,” Marugbo is a therapeutic delicacy from the Ikale and Ilaje communities, made with dried Marugbo leaves (Clerodendrum volubile), efinrin, and other herbs like iteji or lapalapa. 

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It’s celebrated for its laxative effects, aiding digestion and postpartum recovery, while being rich in zinc, iron, and amino acids. Traditionally paired with pupuru or pounded yam, the soup’s unique dark hue and health benefits have fueled online excitement.

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