Close your eyes for a moment. Do you remember how exciting it was to rip the wrapping of a sachet of Goody-Goody, or to chew Baba Dudu until your mouth cried out in pain? What about Speedy that clung stubbornly to your teeth, or the humble Cabin biscuit that only truly made sense when dipped in tea? And of course, Choco Milo, the chocolate block that turned break times in schools into small celebrations.

These were not just snacks. They were childhood currency, playground trade deals, the after-school joy, sometimes even the well-guarded secret stash. For many Nigerians, they are as nostalgic as old cartoons and Saturday morning chores.

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But somewhere along the way, they began to vanish. Imported sweets took their place, modern treats stole the spotlight, and slowly the flavours of childhood slipped into memory.

Here are some that deserve a revival.

Goody-Goody

 The chewy toffee that stuck to your teeth but was worth every second. Unwrapping one in class was a moment of pride, especially if you stretched it just to tease your neighbour.

Baba Dudu
 Hard rolls of coconut candy are often sold on the roadside in clear nylon. It demanded jaw power, but the nutty sweetness made the effort unforgettable.

Speedy
 Chocolate’s cheeky cousin, sweet, chewy, and impossible to eat without bits clinging stubbornly to your teeth. It was the indulgence that made an ordinary afternoon feel special for a lot of people.

Cabin biscuit
 Plain at first glance, but endlessly versatile. Dunked in tea, spread with butter or butter icing, and even paired with groundnut and chilled Coke on a Sunday afternoon after church service, Cabin biscuit was the survival snack that travelled everywhere with us.

Choco Milo
 Not the drink, but the chocolate block you could chew. Small but mighty, it instantly turned you into everyone’s best friend in class.

Superstar Chewing gum

Superstar gum ruled before the domination of Orbit and the likes. It was available in banana, mint, orange and the famous coffee flavours. It was not long, perhaps five chews, before the flavour had disappeared, but the wrapper itself had been worth it. This you do not see so much these days, and it is entitled to a sweet, chewy reward.

Kulikuli
 Groundnut transformed into crunchy sticks of salty, nutty delight. Whether eaten on its own or crumbled into garri soakings, kulikuli was a classic that never disappointed.

These snacks were not a matter of taste, but a matter of growing up. They were exchanged in schools, traded in playgrounds, and even stored away in locked cupboards. Maybe it is time that they come back, because nothing quite captures the sweet taste of childhood like these little legends.

Anita Chinedu