How Maltina Becomes Part of Nigeria’s Unwritten Hospitality Tradition

The simple act of offering a visitor a drink remains one of the enduring expressions of hospitality in Nigerian homes, with Maltina increasingly featuring in this everyday tradition of welcoming guests. Across families and generations, hospitality is often taught through simple routines. Children are encouraged to greet visitors, offer them something to eat or drink and ensure they are comfortable. A bottle of Maltina can often be part of that familiar experience, accompanying conversations, family visits and social gatherings. For Adeola Adeniyi, a secondary school teacher, the practice is one she continues to observe in her own home.

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