A Nigerian entrepreneur has captured the hearts and taste buds of social media users after showcasing her innovative, locally produced biscuits made from cassava.
From Cassava to Crunch: The Birth of Tapiokies
The viral sensation is Nelly Agbogu, who took to social media to share photos of her unique product, which she calls Tapiokies or Tabioka biscuits. In her post, she passionately appealed for support, writing, "I pray this goes viral. I sell cassava biscuits for a living." She revealed that a single sachet retails for N200, while a carton containing 50 sachets is available for bulk purchase.
Nelly explained that she co-founded Come Again Foods with her sister. The company is dedicated to utilizing locally sourced materials to create a range of food products, with the cassava biscuits being their flagship offering. She proudly stated that their operation is NAFDAC certified and they are currently working on obtaining Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) certification.
Netizens Rally Behind the Local Hustle
The online community responded with overwhelming support and practical advice for the budding business. User @MoremiofAfrica shared a positive testimonial, saying, "I had it once at Zibar beach and I fell in love with it. It’s so nice and crunchy!" They urged the entrepreneur to expand her retail presence into supermarkets.
Others offered strategic business tips. @delish_farms suggested, "Go to market, do a market rally this festive period and get marketers... people can’t buy what they don’t know." The post also attracted potential distributors from across Nigeria, with @Son_of_grace2 from Akwa Ibom state expressing interest in representing the brand.
A Model for Local Production and Entrepreneurship
This story highlights a growing trend of Nigerian entrepreneurs adding value to local agricultural produce. By transforming cassava—a staple crop—into a convenient, packaged snack like Tapiokies, Nelly Agbogu and her sister are contributing to food innovation and economic empowerment.
Their call for distributors nationwide indicates a readiness to scale the business, potentially creating more jobs and making the uniquely Nigerian snack available to a wider audience. The positive reception online serves as a testament to the public's appetite for quality, locally-made products.
