The Nation Newspaper

Tag: Zobo

  • Sunkanmi drops new track, ‘Zobo’

    Budding singer, songwriter and entertainer, Olasunkanmi Rehanat Alonge, better known as Sunkanmi, has released another single titled ‘Zobo’.

    The new song, according to the songstress, connects with the popular new street dance vibe ‘Shaku Shaku’ via its beat. In that light, she says, ‘Zobo’ song x-rays the life of guys with sugarcoated mouth making effort to deceive ladies with flashy things of life.

    Produced by Young John, the song is mix and mastered by Indomix, and is currently streaming on number one spot on the Manchester UK Afrobeat fresh ten songs.

    Sunkanmi has featured big acts in the Nigerian music industry that includes YBNL Olamide in ‘For Body’, CDQ in ‘Marry Joana’.

    Not relenting, the talented songstress followed up with more singles that includes ‘Follow You Go’, ‘Everywhere’ and ‘You Amongst Others’.

    Sunkanmi is a graduate of Geophysics from Olabisi Onabanjo University and draws her musical inspiration from happenings around her and music legends both home and abroad.

    Part of her 2018 goals is to put out an album before the year runs out.

  • Interesting tips about Zobo, Roselle drink

    Interesting tips about Zobo, Roselle drink

    Today, we will be learning about one of Nigeria’s popular drinks, family beverage and our very own local Chapman; Roselle drinks and also known as Hibiscus tea is popularly known as zobo in Nigeria.

    Zobo drink is one of Nigeria’s popular drinks made from dried Roselle plant flowers. The drink is also as Roselle drink. It is mostly prepared at home as family beverage drink and also as refreshment in parties and get-togethers.

    Ingredients for 5 litres of Zobo drink:

    You can get more with the same quantity of ingredients depending on the concentration you want. If you will be using artificial flavours, you might want to add more water.

    2 De Rica cups of dry Zobo leaves

    1 clove of garlic

    1 big piece of ginger

    1 big, very ripe pineapple

    Enough water

    Preparation:

    Zobo leaves are usually very dusty, so make sure you wash off the dust thoroughly. It will seem like all the flavours/colour of the zobo are being washed off but don’t worry, you would be impressed to find out that the leaves still have a lot of the colour intact when you start boiling it.

    Wash, peel and cut the pineapple into thin slices. Some people add the peel of the pineapple when making the zobo drink but I don’t do this, simply because I always think that dirt sticks to the peels of pineapples.

    Similarly, peel and cut the ginger and garlic into tiny pieces.

    DIRECTIONS

    1. Put the washed zobo leaves into a deep pot.
    2. Add the pineapples and pour enough hot water to consume the contents of the pot and then some garlic at this initial stage.
    3. Start cooking at medium to high heat and let it boil for about 5 minutes.
    4. Now, add the ginger and the garlic, more water and keep boiling for the next 30 minutes. This is the actual time it would take for the zobo leaves to be completely soft and the pineapples tender.
    5. Turn off the heat and set the pot aside to cool down completely.
    6. When cool, wring out the juice from the pineapples and zobo leaves, leaving only the zobo juice in the pot.
    7. Pour the juice through a sieve to take out the remaining large particles then pour it through a chiffon cloth to remove the tiniest particles.
    8. Add any artificial flavour of your choice at this time and stir.
    9. Pour into bottles and refrigerate. Your Roselle drinks is ready but remember that it is best-served chill.
    Finally, serve with ice and sliced fruits. Enjoy with any snack of your choice.

  • NB launches Zobo alcoholic drink

    NB launches Zobo alcoholic drink

    Nigerian Breweries Plc has  introduced Ace Desire, the first Zobo-flavoured alcoholic drink, into the market.

    Its Marketing Director, Mr. Franco Maria Maggi, explained to reporters in Lagos, that Ace Desire cotains spirit, natural Hibiscus or zobo extracts, being the traditional beverage produced from Hibiscus leaves.

    “This rich combination of a balanced mix of spirit and Hibiscus extracts contains 5.5 percent alcohol, and offers a tingling sensation and rich aroma,” he said.

    According to him, Ace Desire, packaged in a 33cl glass bottle, stands out among other products on the Ready-to-Drink category.

    He added that Nigerian Breweries, “the house of quality” has delivered on yet another promise to delight consumers with the introduction of Ace Desire.

    “The brand’s ambition is to lead in the RTD category by establishing itself as the relentless pioneer of innovation”, Maggi said, while also promising that the product will be available in outlets across the country over the next few weeks.

    Maggi said the extensions of the Ace brand have been informed by the need to satisfy various consumer taste profiles that evolve and change over time.

    The firm’s Corporate Communication and Brand Public Relations Manager, Patrick Olowokere, said the drink is not to be consumed by expectant mothers or underage.

    “Zobo (Zoborodo) is a beverage made from dried Roselle plant flowers. It is also known as Roselle drink and called Sorrel drink in the Carribean.

    ‘’Zobo is not recommended for pregnant women in their first trimester or those who are undergoing fertility treatments. This is because it can lower levels of oestrogen in the body and can prompt menstruation which could ultimately lead to a miscarriage.