In Nigeria, nothing is too ordinary to become extraordinary, and nothing is too simple to become expensive. Today it’s Akara. Tomorrow, it might be pure water served in a crystal glass with “hydration experience” branding.
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Aloyinlepon breaks down the impressive list of things you can actually buy in Nigeria with ₦22,000.
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Sir A_N stating that ₦22,000 is enough capital to start an entire Akara business.
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Agujiegbe.nad shares strong thoughts on the luxury rebranding of local street food in Lagos.
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Danton Chidera points out the irony of charging premium prices for a snack made from locally sourced ingredients.
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yeriii points out the unexpected price flip between a simple bean cake and a meat shawarma.
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Uncle K! uses sarcasm to react to the high pricing found on Lagos Island.
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A woman cooking outdoors, stirring bean cakes over an open firewood flame with a bowl of finished Akara next to her.