As part of the 3rd ANI National Invention Workshop & Exhibition
Sponsored by Soupe.ng | Conceived by Segun Oke

Everywhere I turn — from Indian samosas to Mexican tacos, Italian biscotti to Greek gyros — I see national identity baked into global snacks. But I ask: Where are the Nigerian snacks on the global stage? Back home, it’s even worse. Our beloved local snacks — from kokoro to chin chin, puff-puff to kuli-kuli — remain largely undeveloped, unbranded, and trapped in peasant trade. Yet both the rich and poor, old and young, enjoy these delicacies daily. Take BOOLI — roasted plantain — as an example.
We all love it. But ask yourself:

Can it be packaged? Can it be standardized? Can it be processed with machinery and reach supermarket shelves across the world? That’s the challenge.
That’s the dream.
That’s why we’re launching the BOOLI GOES GLOBAL challenge. At the 3rd National Invention Workshop hosted by the Association of Nigerian Inventors (ANI) this September in Oye-Ekiti, inventors, researchers, chefs, and product designers will showcase real prototypes and innovations to help elevate Booli and other Nigerian snacks — from street food to global shelf. The winning idea for the BOOLI Challenge gets N1 Million, and more importantly, an investment deal to develop and scale. This groundbreaking challenge, conceived by Segun Oke, is proudly sponsored by Soupe.ng, a food-tech startup committed to innovating Africa’s food systems. So whether you’re a young researcher, a creative student, a food-tech enthusiast, a culinary professor, or a village genius — this is your moment.

1. Watch this space.
2. Get your prototypes ready.
3. Be part of the revolution.

Note: While the Booli Global Snacks Challenge is a major highlight, the workshop will also recognize and reward inventions across ALL sectors — not just food!