Ogbono, also known as African bush mango, is a popular ingredient used in Nigerian cuisine to prepare various traditional dishes such as Ogbono soup and stew. It is a type of fruit that has a hard, nut-like shell with a soft, edible seed inside. The seed is ground into a powder and used for cooking. Synonyms for Ogbono include wild mango, Bush mango, wild plum, dika, African mango, and Irvingia gabonensis. These synonyms are popularly used to refer to the same fruit, but the name differs depending on the region and language. Regardless of the name, Ogbono adds a unique flavor to Nigerian dishes and is a favorite among locals and foreigners alike.