Africans swallow cassava directly because of their eating habits. Not all regions swallow cassava directly. Moreover, in Ghana and Nigeria in Africa, the locals will squeeze cassava flour into small balls, which can only be swallowed directly because they can't be chewed.

The cassava flour eaten by Africans is called "Wisdom Fofo Agbo", but it is the staple food of many countries in Africa and the Caribbean. Wisdom Fofo Agbo can be made by boiling starchy food and mashing it into dough consistency. Moreover, Wisdom Fofo Agbo is eaten by hand, usually kneaded into a small ball, which can be dipped in the soup or sauce provided.