Egusi is a type of melon that is commonly used in West African cuisine. The seeds are edible and are often ground into a paste or powder and used as a base for soups, stews and sauces. They have a ...

LAGOS (Reuters) -A staple of Nigerian cuisine, egusi soup, could one day be consumed on the Moon or on Mars after melon seeds from which the thick, fragrant dish is made orbited the Earth for seven ...

Bloveslife returns to egusi soup with fufu while sharing life updates.

Space in Africa, the Lagos-based firm Oniosun founded, is expecting its Egusi melon seeds to splash down in the Pacific Ocean Saturday—fresh from a trip to the International Space Station. Once ...

Sourced from Oyo State, the egusi seeds were launched into space on Friday aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral in Florida. The historic initiative was led by Temidayo Oniosun, founder ...

LAGOS (Reuters) -When Nigerian researcher Temidayo Oniosun chose a melon seed called the egusi to send up on a space mission, it wasn't just about science - it was about symbolism. The egusi, a staple ...

Discover the secret ingredient to enjoying a great taste of Egusi soup. The most popular vegetable options for this soup are Ugu (Pumpkin leaves), Spinach and Bitterleaf. Egusi Soup can be prepared ...