Architecture in any period has often been a reflection of the sociological,
cultural, economic and technological aspects of its development. Though it has
been argued that Africa has no recorded history in the written form, but
evidences persist of the rich culture of the different tribes that makes up the
constituent of its inhabitants. This paper examines some of these socio-cultural
factors that impinge on the historical traditional forms and architectural system
in sub-Saharan Africa, by considering the pattern of food production and
consumption. It also examines in particular existing relationship between
architecture and food consumption that affect the sustainable built form found in
south west Nigeria. The paper is thus an endeavor to discuss the connections,
interrelationships and benefits of these concepts in the evolving modern sociocultural
views on Africa. The paper report a recent field survey carried out in the
study area, based on quantitative and qualitative methodology. Sizeable numbers
of questionnaire are administered to the target population, using stratified
random sampling method in order to elicit primary data; with 76 percent
response rate from the respondent. The survey and interview conducted
highlights a number of observations and conclusion of the relationship between
food production activities and its role in city development or formation.