My brand was created with the intention of restoring Made in Nigeria local snacks to its former glory....Abimbola Adeleke-Kazeem {CEO Byzlebites}
By Kemi Mobuse - Sunday, April 08, 2018
If you are familiar with Nigerians and their way
of life, then you would have become acquainted with the fact that; every Saturday
is an “owambe” day. Where every dick, tom and harry is opportuned to show off
their fashion sense of style, dancing skills, hairdo, make up and more. It’s also
the day when the couple of the day gets to show off their hosting skills, one
of which of recent includes having a dessert table filled with different types
of savory sweets, candies, chocolates and more.
This has gradually been upgraded to include palm
wine and of recent, thanks to Byzlebites events, locally made in Nigeria snacks
which were once very popular in the 90s.
KMB had a one on one chat with the creative
director behind the brand to know the inspiration behind such a unique concept
and below is the excerpt from the interview…read here…
KMB: Can we meet you?
Byzlebites: My Name is
Abimbola Adeleke-Kazeem. I am a wife, daughter, sister, mother, a credit
analyst, loan servicing officer and an entrepreneur.
KMB: What’s the history of your company?
Byzlebites: Byzlebites
was established in January 2018 as the brainchild of Bymbyzle Events Company.
Byzlebites is a delicious, crunchy and irresistibly
different locally made snack and desserts company, which has a wide range of
products made for Nigeria and its people.
KMB: What inspired your interest in confectioneries and why these choice
of snacks?
Byzlebites: It was borne
out of the desire to restore Nigerian snacks back to its former glory.
We envisioned a future where the major
finger foods at events would switch from what we know today as Small-Chops to
the likes of kokoro (corn stix) coconut candy, coconut crunch, Gurudi biscuits,
Gurudi Cookies, Chinchin, Baba dudu sweet , Sisi pelebe Sweet, roasted Candy
peanut and African drinks like Pito , Zobo and Kunu.
KMB: How did you start learning about making them?
Byzlebites: My Younger
Sister who came to live with me taught me how to make the snacks right there at
home. She lived all her life in Abeokuta, where her neighbors happened to be from
Coutonou tribe and their primary business was production of Nigerian Snacks,
the likes of Kokoro, Coconut, Gurudi and the likes.
KMB: What snacks do you offer, and what are some of your personal
favorites?
Byzlebites: Byzlebites snacks
ranges from Kokoro (corn stix) coconut candy, coconut crunch, Gurundi biscuits,
Gurudi Cookies, Chinchin, Baba dudu sweet , Sisi pelebe Sweet to roasted Candy
peanut and they are all home made products.
My Favorite is the Coconut Crunch, Gurundi
Biscuit and Roasted Candy Peanuts
KMB: We observed that you also cater for events, do you work with all
budgets, or do you specialize only in high-end events?
Byzlebites: We cater for all categories of
Events accommodating their budgets while delivering 💯% quality service.
Byzlebites: In addition
to Byzlebites Snacks ...We Plan Events (Full Event Management) under the
umbrella of BYMBYZLEEVENTS, We Coordinate Events, provide Professional Hostesses
for Events and also offer Consultation Services
KMB: What is one of your most memorable moment with this business, and
what made it special?
Byzlebites: My most Memorable
moment was; the day I decided to start ‘Byzlebites’ as a business because, it’s
really amazing how much the business has grown, just a few months after
inception.
KMB: What can you say stands you out from your competitors?
Byzlebites: Byzlebites
products are homemade under the best hygienic conditions.
At byzlebites, cleanliness and hygiene are
at the forefront of our manufacturing process.
We also use top of the line packaging to
ensure it is tamper-proof and its quality is well preserved.
KMB: What’s your advice for brides who want a confectionery table on a
budget in this recession?
Byzlebites: My Advice to
Prospective Brides is to try something completely different and unique from
what we currently have displayed at all events. Embrace and promote our Culture
and get the best value for their money.
Byzlebites snacks are very affordable,
delicious and irresistibly different.
KMB: What are your future plans?
Byzlebites: Byzlebites
Future Plan is to become the No.1 Naija snacks producing company and Promoter
both Home and abroad.
KMB: How will you like to be contacted?
Byzlebites: We can be
reached on:
📱
07030336610
Whatsapp: 08023466887
Instagram: @byzlebites
@bymbyzleevents
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