Some Soft Drinks That Are No Longer Available in Nigeria

1. Mirinda

Mirinda was a very popular fruity soft drink in Nigeria in the 1980s and 1990s. It came in various flavors such as orange, apple, and strawberry. Although the orange flavours still exists in some places in Nigeria, it has largely disappeared from the Nigerian market.

2. Gold Spot

Gold Spot was a citrus-flavored drink often referred to as "The Zing Thing." It was once a favorite among Nigerians before it was discontinued, being replaced by other soft drink brands in the market.

3. Treetop

Treetop was a popular powdered drink mix that could be turned into a flavored drink by adding water. Although not exactly a ready-made soft drink, it was widely enjoyed by many Nigerian households before disappearing from stores.

4. Krola

Krola was a locally produced cola drink that enjoyed wide popularity before multinational brands like Coca-Cola and Pepsi dominated the Nigerian soft drink market. It was eventually phased out due to competition.

5. Squeeze

Squeeze was another soft drink that had a relatively brief life in the Nigerian market. It came in citrus flavors and was popular during the 1990s before disappearing from shelves.

6. Bitter Lemon by Schweppes

Schweppes' Bitter Lemon was a much-loved tonic-flavored drink that has gradually disappeared from the market in recent years. While Schweppes is still available, the specific Bitter Lemon flavor is no longer common in Nigeria.

7. Limca

Limca was a popular lemon-lime flavored soft drink that was introduced in Nigeria by the Coca-Cola company. While the drink is still available in other countries, it is rarely found in Nigeria today.

8. Teem

Teem was a lemon-lime flavored soda similar to Sprite and 7Up. It was one of the most popular drinks in Nigeria in the 1980s and early 1990s before it was gradually phased out and replaced by other brands.

9. Green Sands Shandy

Green Sands Shandy was a low-alcohol beverage that was widely popular in Nigeria. It was a refreshing alternative to regular soft drinks and beers. However, it disappeared from the market after some time.

10. Crush

Crush was a fruity soda brand that came in flavors such as orange and pineapple. It was very popular in the 1990s but eventually faded away due to competition from newer products.