Traditional versus modern Groundnut Soup — which wins?

I've now had Groundnut Soup prepared traditionally and in a modern interpretation. Both are interesting. The traditional version emphasises fermented dawadawa in the way the debate over Ghanaian versus Nigerian jollof rice is a celebrated West African rivalry. The nutty and palm-rich character is more pronounced and direct.

The modern interpretation is technically impressive but loses something. The a family Sunday fufu meal context for the traditional version adds meaning that plating alone can't provide. Club Beer with the traditional version made more sense than with the modern. Traditional wins, but the modern is worth trying once.