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Popular Brands From The Late 70's, 80's And Early 90's by phreakabit(m): 4:01pm On Feb 23, 2013
So I was having this nostalgic discussion with my brother about the 80's when we were kids and I actually remembered asking him whatever happened to Nestle Nescao? Anyways, we ended up compiling a list of products that we think are no longer in the market.Might have forgotten some so feel free to add. . . Please make sure they are old products.

Nescao
Albix biscuit
Pronto Cocoa drink
Vitalo
Nabisco
Oyakaka
vip apple drink (not sure about the name. . . . packed in an orange colored cup with a foil seal top )
Tree top
Maltex
Walls Ice cream grin
Nido milk
Parazone super bleach
Elephant detergent
TCP
Aquafresh toothpaste
Dentoclean toothpaste
Okin Biscuit( The 2 differnt kinds)
Nasco biscuits (The small ones sold at schools. . LOL)
Nasco wafers
Oxford cabin biscuits (still in the market, but isn't quite as good now IMO)
Tandi Guarana (What ever happened to this drink?!!!!!!!!!!!!)
Crush orange drink
Fanta Ginger ale
Fanta Chapman
Parle Soda
Gold Spot
Rainbow hair care products
Cocosheen
Venus body cream ( The one Nike Oshinowo modeled for. . lol)
Shield deodorant
Chevalier Brandy (That old school ad had class written allover it!)
Imperial leather (This soap done tey for market)
Trebor Peppermint (All the various kinds)
Royco (Fell off hard!)
Dawa Dawa cubes (Fell off hard too!)
Swan bottle spring water (still the best IMO)
Ragolis spring water ( was always second to Swan)
Izal
Septol
Bongo tea
M&K (Nuff said)
Gogo (M&K knock off but still >>>>>> Everything children eat nowadays . . . Hahahaha)
Sprint bubble gum
Milex milk

Brain lag. . . . . . . . . . . Can't come up with anymore sorry!

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Re: Popular Brands From The Late 70's, 80's And Early 90's by BankoleNco: 4:53pm On Feb 23, 2013
WOW! Thanks for the list man. . . Really brought back good memories. . . . I miss walls ice cream too! Tandi Guarana was the shiz back then!

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Re: Popular Brands From The Late 70's, 80's And Early 90's by phreakabit(m): 5:35pm On Feb 23, 2013
BankoleNco: WOW! Thanks for the list man. . . Really brought back good memories. . . . I miss walls ice cream too! Tandi Guarana was the shiz back then!

Yeah, I wonder whatever happened to them. . . . .Some of my favorites brands. Tandi had a unique taste. . . Got anymore to add to the list?

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Re: Popular Brands From The Late 70's, 80's And Early 90's by phreakabit(m): 5:53pm On Feb 23, 2013
Hey just remembered Satis beef sausages. . . . . I don't think they make them anymore.

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Re: Popular Brands From The Late 70's, 80's And Early 90's by Mrchippychappy(m): 6:23pm On Feb 23, 2013
Great post , just found a beautiful article that speaks on this topic http://nationalmirroronline.net/index.php/business/brand-and-marketing/52861.html
damn Naija na product killer O!! whatever happened to this Old products ? All this "whizkid generation" pikin dem no go know wetin pesin dey talk about sef grin grin

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Re: Popular Brands From The Late 70's, 80's And Early 90's by Mrchippychappy(m): 6:25pm On Feb 23, 2013
Make i add my own : PLANTA Butter

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Re: Popular Brands From The Late 70's, 80's And Early 90's by BankoleNco: 6:31pm On Feb 23, 2013
What of Robin blue? that one qualify? I remember say the advert na oldies oh. . . Them dey show am B4 behind the clouds. . . hahaha

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Re: Popular Brands From The Late 70's, 80's And Early 90's by BankoleNco: 6:32pm On Feb 23, 2013
Mr.chippychappy:
Great post , just found a beautiful article that speaks on this topic http://nationalmirroronline.net/index.php/business/brand-and-marketing/52861.html
damn Naija na product killer O!! whatever happened to this Old products ? All this "whizkid generation" pikin dem no go know wetin pesin dey talk about sef grin grin

Bros you no lie oh!
Re: Popular Brands From The Late 70's, 80's And Early 90's by phreakabit(m): 11:36pm On Feb 23, 2013
BankoleNco: What of Robin blue? that one qualify? I remember say the advert na oldies oh. . . Them dey show am B4 behind the clouds. . . hahaha

True. . . I am not sure, but I think its still in production. . . . Not sure like I said.
Re: Popular Brands From The Late 70's, 80's And Early 90's by slimyem: 2:35am On Feb 24, 2013
TCP and chocomilo are still in market but not popular like it used to be..

Pronto was such a sweeet beverage.smiley
...and Cocosheen...days I used to go make my "ipako elede","shuku" and "police cap" at the "Onidiris"grincheesy

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Re: Popular Brands From The Late 70's, 80's And Early 90's by naptu2: 6:20am On Feb 24, 2013
Checkout pictures of those products and many more on this thread.

https://www.nairaland.com/1062509/nigeria-good-bad-beautiful-ugly/37

Green Sands Shandy, Planta butter, Berec Batteries, Tandi Guarana, Afri-Cola, Whistle Pop, Cafenol, etc

www.nairaland.com/attachments/890539_Bata_pngdce854f7b4caa00dd41547dc6a812b84

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Re: Popular Brands From The Late 70's, 80's And Early 90's by BankoleNco: 8:50am On Feb 24, 2013
naptu2: Checkout pictures of those products and many more on this thread.

https://www.nairaland.com/1062509/nigeria-good-bad-beautiful-ugly/37

Green Sands Shandy, Planta butter, Berec Batteries, Tandi Guarana, Afri-Cola, Whistle Pop, Cafenol, etc

www.nairaland.com/attachments/890539_Bata_pngdce854f7b4caa00dd41547dc6a812b84


Hahaha. . . Guy you be better old timer. How the hell did you remember Berec Batteries and Afri-Cola ?! Hahahaha, I totaly missed those ones.

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Re: Popular Brands From The Late 70's, 80's And Early 90's by Lexusgs430: 6:48pm On Feb 24, 2013
Bazooka Joe chewing gum

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Re: Popular Brands From The Late 70's, 80's And Early 90's by Nobody: 6:48pm On Feb 24, 2013
Nobody should mention Fanta ginger ale' I am fasting ooo

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Re: Popular Brands From The Late 70's, 80's And Early 90's by iamswizz(m): 6:49pm On Feb 24, 2013
phreakabit: So I was having this nostalgic discussion with my brother about the 80's when we were kids and I actually remembered asking him whatever happened to Nestle Nescao? Anyways, we ended up compiling a list of products that we think are no longer in the market.Might have forgotten some so feel free to add. . . Please make sure they are old products.

Nescao
Albix biscuit
Pronto Cocoa drink
Vitalo
Nabisco
Oyakaka
vip apple drink (not sure about the name. . . . packed in an orange colored cup with a foil seal top )
Tree top
Maltex
Walls Ice cream grin
Nido milk
Parazone super bleach
Elephant detergent
TCP
Aquafresh toothpaste
Dentoclean toothpaste
Okin Biscuit( The 2 differnt kinds)
Nasco biscuits (The small ones sold at schools. . LOL)
Nasco wafers
Oxford cabin biscuits (still in the market, but isn't quite as good now IMO)
Tandi Guarana (What ever happened to this drink?!!!!!!!!!!!!)
Crush orange drink
Fanta Ginger ale
Fanta Chapman
Parle Soda
Gold Spot
Rainbow hair care products
Cocosheen
Venus body cream ( The one Nike Oshinowo modeled for. . lol)
Shield deodorant
Chevalier Brandy (That old school ad had class written allover it!)
Imperial leather (This soap done tey for market)
Trebor Peppermint (All the various kinds)
Royco (Fell off hard!)
Dawa Dawa cubes (Fell off hard too!)
Swan bottle spring water (still the best IMO)
Ragolis spring water ( was always second to Swan)
Izal
Septol
Bongo tea
M&K (Nuff said)
Gogo (M&K knock off but still >>>>>> Everything children eat nowadays . . . Hahahaha)
Sprint bubble gum
Milex milk

Brain lag. . . . . . . . . . . Can't come up with anymore sorry!




no i dont
Re: Popular Brands From The Late 70's, 80's And Early 90's by Nobody: 6:51pm On Feb 24, 2013
Remove Nido from the list. It is still in existence

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Re: Popular Brands From The Late 70's, 80's And Early 90's by Lilnikee(m): 6:52pm On Feb 24, 2013
Changes. Old people full NLd ooo

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Re: Popular Brands From The Late 70's, 80's And Early 90's by Nobody: 6:53pm On Feb 24, 2013
Nido Milk is still selling and at a heavy price sef...a carton of its medium-sized packet is about #6500
Re: Popular Brands From The Late 70's, 80's And Early 90's by kennyfao(m): 6:53pm On Feb 24, 2013
Guy, thanks for reminding me of TANDI. I loved that drink and its musical advert. TANDI GURANAAAAAAA
Re: Popular Brands From The Late 70's, 80's And Early 90's by igbsam(m): 6:54pm On Feb 24, 2013
NKU CREAM - 1970
SINGER - 1971
TETMOSOL - 1970

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Re: Popular Brands From The Late 70's, 80's And Early 90's by Olateef(m): 6:55pm On Feb 24, 2013
I luv dat TANDI die....
Re: Popular Brands From The Late 70's, 80's And Early 90's by yertyr(m): 6:56pm On Feb 24, 2013
U 4got d drink CAPRISONNE- I rememba wen we were growing up, it was regarded as drink 4 kids whose parents are rich. Now, With #50 u can grab one... Chei!!

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Re: Popular Brands From The Late 70's, 80's And Early 90's by KayDee4: 6:57pm On Feb 24, 2013
Planta magarine
Blue band butter
Walls Ice-cream

Limca, GoldSpot and Parle Soda - sponsors of Sunday rendezvous on NTA Ch5; lol
Re: Popular Brands From The Late 70's, 80's And Early 90's by olu4life(m): 7:01pm On Feb 24, 2013
I so love TANDI,was my favourite drink then. The good old days. Remember sisi pelebe,ekana go one,condense,lmao
Hey u guys didnt mention my biscuit o - PAKO BISCUIT

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Re: Popular Brands From The Late 70's, 80's And Early 90's by kfree: 7:01pm On Feb 24, 2013
[color=#006600][/color] ;DHmmmmm ah really mis crush drink ooo way bk in scuul wit pancake...den de drink was sold@30box an pancake 5box..twas fun..
Re: Popular Brands From The Late 70's, 80's And Early 90's by Nobody: 7:03pm On Feb 24, 2013
Mr.chippychappy:
Great post , just found a beautiful article that speaks on this topic http://nationalmirroronline.net/index.php/business/brand-and-marketing/52861.html
damn Naija na product killer O!! whatever happened to this Old products ? All this "whizkid generation" pikin dem no go know wetin pesin dey talk about sef grin grin

exactly what i was thinking - and it is SAD

so many products in naija die within the creators generation

and it does not speak well of this environment for business
Re: Popular Brands From The Late 70's, 80's And Early 90's by mikky2k2(m): 7:04pm On Feb 24, 2013
check diz out.... In doz dayz

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Re: Popular Brands From The Late 70's, 80's And Early 90's by Kezzy24(f): 7:04pm On Feb 24, 2013
Krest
Kessingsheen

I miss Crush and Tandi Gurana drinks ooooo...

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Re: Popular Brands From The Late 70's, 80's And Early 90's by Emerald120(f): 7:05pm On Feb 24, 2013
op nova soap no dey ur list . Hmmm i remember dat omo advert wey two girls dey look each oda one dey smile d oda jst carry face. Gud old dayz.

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Re: Popular Brands From The Late 70's, 80's And Early 90's by Nobody: 7:05pm On Feb 24, 2013
Stella Pomade, mehn! I'm prepared to pay anyone 10K who can get me dat enpty container with its lid.
FACT!
Re: Popular Brands From The Late 70's, 80's And Early 90's by 18wheeler: 7:08pm On Feb 24, 2013
Trebor luckies...evri wrap is a sweet sensation.... Bata cortina, the all purpose footwear.
Re: Popular Brands From The Late 70's, 80's And Early 90's by onyeego(m): 7:10pm On Feb 24, 2013
Kai! All of Una done old oooo

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