Coca-Cola and other cola sodas no longer rely on coca leaves and kola nuts to flavor their beverages (some companies use a de-cocainized version of the coca leaves extract, which is manufactured ...

For many, the kola nut trade is not merely a business; it is a way of life. According to Jamilu Sani, a kola merchant at the market, kola nut is a deeply valued commodity. 'Kolanut is a precious ...