Movie nights are all about bonding, catching up, and spending quality time with friends and family. Enjoy these night-ins all the more with comfort African snacks and beverages. We’ve put together a list of some delicious African snacks that cater to different taste palettes and dietary preferences.

Chinchin: This is a popular Nigerian snack which is a combination of flour, milk and sugar. It can be a substitute for popcorn whenever it’s movie time. Chinchin has been found to be a lovely source of energy and some vitamins like vitamin A, B3 and D.

Kuli Kuli: This is also known as groundnut cake and it’s a popular Nigerian snack which is birthed from dry roasted groundnuts and spices. Kuli Kuli is also another good source of protein and vitamins. It another worthy replacement for the conventional popcorn on movie nights.

PlantainChips: Plantain chips are thinly sliced fried plantain (ripe or unripe) that are crunchy and it is just the perfect snack for movie time. Also known as kpekere, this sweet snack also has some nutritional benefits including serving as a good source of vitamin A and C.

Fruit Salad: Eating a fruit salad during a movie is definitely a healthy option. Fruits contain natural sugar and it is easier for the body to break it down. Some fruits you could mix to make a fruit salad include banana, watermelon, pawpaw all chopped and iced if you like.

Blacked Eye Peas Fritters (Koose): Spicy crispy, crunch and irresistible fritters. They are made with fresh black eyed-peas, onions, hot pepper and salt to taste and it’s loved by many Ghanaians.

Suya (Chicken or Meat): Who doesn’t love anything on a stick? Well, if you don’t- make them and send it to ME! Seriously you are going to love this SUPER POPULAR African beef on skewers. It’s spiced with pantry staple ingredients and peanuts and it is also a lovely replacement for popcorn on your movie date.

Kilishi: Kilishi takes you to those street corner grills in northern Nigeria, where the spicy, smoky scent of dried beef fills the atmosphere. Kilishi, the Nigerian beef jerky, is lean, salty, and high in protein, something that’s attractive to teens who crave something powerful. Looks hard on the surface but is soft enough to eat and enjoy.
When you are hosting a movie night you should try out these snacks to enjoy a maximum thrill during your movie.





