1. KOLA NUT At first, the fresh nut tastes bitter.  Then after eating it a sense of well-being spreads through the body and a sweet taste is in the mouth.  This makes and food or beverage taste sweet.   The effect is physiological.  Caffeine is present in the nut and stimulates the body like coffee does. 

2. HARMATTAN • The Harmattan is a dry and dusty wind blowing south off the Sahara into the Gulf of Guinea between November and March (winter).

3. LOCUSTS • People in several countries collect locusts using large nets and by other means. Locusts are usually stir-fried, roasted or boiled and eaten immediately or dried and eaten later. Locusts are rich in protein. During periods of increased locust activity, piles of dead locusts can be found in the market places of many locust affected countries.

4. YAMS Unrelated to the sweet potato. Can grow up to 7 feet in length and can weigh up to 150 pounds. Much sweeter than sweet potatoes. Nigeria is the #1 producer of yams.

5. SISAL LEAVES

6. OGENE - "Gong" The OGENE (Gong) is the most important metal instrument among the Igbo people. They were made originally in bronze. It is hit about its rim by a stick to produce different tunes. The Ogene (gong) accompanies dances, songs, and various ceremonies. EKWE - "Slit-drum" The EKWE (Silt-drum) is a tree trunk, hollowed throughout its length from two rectangular cavities at its ends and a horizontal slit that connects the cavities. The strong rhythm of the slit-drum, gave special signals for meetings, announcements of fire, theft and other emergencies.

7. UDU - "Pottery-drum" The UDU is a sphere shape made of clay, with a hollow inside and a small round open mouth. The primary function of Udu is to produce musical bass. The artist accomplishes this by taping the open mouth with a round and flat object. The Udu is also used as a safe, and is the first storage container used by the Igbos to store water, palm oil, or to preserve produce. Due to its fragile nature, other sturdier containers like plastics had replaced it as a storage facility. It continues to serve as the best source for musical bass. [http://www.umunna.org/instruments.htm]

8. COWRIES • They look similar to puka shells and were heavily prized by Africans. Cowries were used/exchanged as currency.