Cotta by MAARA
- Restaurant Full sit-down meals are the main offering
- Menu available Menu available
₦20k to ₦30k per person Estimate, before VAT and service charge.
Closed · Opens 12pmAbout
A contemporary restaurant and social dining spot serving Nigerian and international dishes, with a menu that moves from breakfast and brunch into tacos, wings, seafood, grilled dishes and other comfort food. Its garden-style outdoor setting, cocktails and relaxed evening atmosphere make it suitable for brunch, dates, group outings and casual nights out.
Opening hours
Closed · Opens 12pm- Monday–Sunday (includes today)
- 12pm–11pm
Hours checked Oct 2026
Location
25 Okemesi Cr,Garki 2, Abuja
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Menu
Menu last updated 5 October 2026. Prices may have changed since.
Food
Starters
Cotta Tacos · Flavoured Wings (Yaji, Crispy, BBQ, or Buffalo) · Samosa (4 pcs) +3 more
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Cotta Tacos
₦12,600
Hard or soft tortilla shells filled with seasoned beef or chicken, fresh vegetables, and creamy house sauce.
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Flavoured Wings (Yaji, Crispy, BBQ, or Buffalo)
₦9,400
8 Juicy chicken wings tossed in your choice of (Yaji, Chimichurri, Crispy, BBQ, or Buffalo) glaze.
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Samosa (4 pcs)
₦5,250
Crispy triangular pastries filled with minced meat and aromatic spices.
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Spring Roll (4 pcs)
₦5,250
Crunchy rolls stuffed with fresh vegetables and light soy-seasoned chicken.
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Gizdodo
₦8,000
A flavorful blend of fried plantains and gizzard sautéed in peppered sauce.
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Asun
₦8,400
Delicious grilled and extra spicy goat meat cooked in local spicy sauce
Pepper Soup
Catfish Pepper Soup · Goat Meat Pepper Soup · Chicken Pepper Soup
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Catfish Pepper Soup
₦9,750
Traditional river-style catfish in a soothing, aromatic pepper broth.
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Goat Meat Pepper Soup
₦9,750
Lean goat cuts simmered in herbal pepper broth for a warm, comforting finish.
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Chicken Pepper Soup
₦8,750
Lean chicken cuts simmered in herbal pepper broth for a warm, comforting finish.
Salad
Caesar Salad · Chicken Salad
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Caesar Salad
₦10,200
Grilled chicken, lettuce, parmesan, croutons, and creamy dressing.
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Chicken Salad
₦10,200
Grilled chicken tossed with mixed greens and special house dressing.
Breakfast
Jand Breakfast (American Breakfast) · Yankee Breakfast (English Breakfast) · Afro Noodles Bowl +3 more
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Jand Breakfast (American Breakfast)
₦10,500
A hearty American-style breakfast featuring fluffy eggs, crispy bacon, sausage links, pancakes, served with a hot beverage or a glass of juice.
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Yankee Breakfast (English Breakfast)
₦10,500
A full English breakfast with sunny-side eggs, baked beans, sausage, toast, and sautéed mushrooms served with a hot beverage or a glass of juice.
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Afro Noodles Bowl
₦14,500
Stir-fried noodles infused with pumpkin leaves, pomo, and eggs, tossed in aromatic spice oil with grilled chicken.
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Yam & Egg Sauce
₦7,200
Soft double cooked yam cubes served with spiced tomato and egg sauce
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Plantain & Egg Sauce
₦7,200
Fried ripe plantains with peppered egg sauce.
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Stir-fried Noodles with Egg & Sausage
₦7,500
Classic comfort noodles stir-fried with eggs, sausage, and light soy-pepper glaze.
Main Dishes
Cotta Signature Jollof · Cotta Special Fried Rice · Cotta Jambalaya Rice +2 more
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Cotta Signature Jollof
₦17,750
Our smoky signature jollof rice cooked in tomato-pepper essence, served with house sauce, Chicken, dodo and coleslaw.
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Cotta Special Fried Rice
₦17,750
Golden fried rice with vegetables, chicken, plantains and salad
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Cotta Jambalaya Rice
₦17,750
A Cajun-inspired medley of rice, Shrimps, prawn, chicken, and sausage and a side of plantain in spiced tomato broth.
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Native Rice Bowl
₦16,500
Traditional palm oil rice with dried fish, kpoma, and peppered beef and boiled eggs.
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Steamed White Rice with Turkey Stew
₦15,500
Soft white rice served with rich tomato-shredded pepper turkey stew and one boiled egg.
Pasta Inspirations
Creamy Urban Pasta (Chicken/Turkey) · Lagos Baddie Pasta (Alfredo) · Seafood Pasta +2 more
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Creamy Urban Pasta (Chicken/Turkey)
₦15,500
Pasta in a white pepper cream reduction inspired by Nsala soup-a silky, aromatic creation.
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Lagos Baddie Pasta (Alfredo)
₦15,750
Creamy Alfredo pasta with chicken, peppers
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Seafood Pasta
₦19,900
Creamy tomato pasta with prawns, calamari, and fish, seasoned in spiced butter.
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Naija Jollof Spaghetti
₦15,500
Smoky, peppered spaghetti cooked jollof-style with Chicken.
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Chicken Stir Fry Spaghetti
₦15,500
Naija Bowls
Fisherman Soup & Swallow · Seafood Okro Soup & Swallow · Egusi Soup & Swallow +2 more
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Fisherman Soup & Swallow
₦21,250
A luxurious seafood mix of prawns, calamari, and fish in a deep, peppery broth.
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Seafood Okro Soup & Swallow
₦21,250
Fresh okra stew with crab, prawns, and fish, delicately seasoned and served with your preferred swallow.
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Egusi Soup & Swallow
₦15,250
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Okro Soup & Swallow
₦15,250
Yam porridge mixed with spicy asun chunks and palm oil glaze.
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Swallow: Semolina, Eba and Poundo
Sandwiches/Wraps/Burgers
Cotta Signature Burger with Fries (Beef/Chicken) · Mini Sliders Trio (Beef, Chicken, Suya) · Club Sandwich +1 more
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Cotta Signature Burger with Fries (Beef/Chicken)
₦15,000
Juicy patty seasoned with spices, topped with cheddar, lettuce, tomato, and house sauce on toasted brioche with a side of fries.
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Mini Sliders Trio (Beef, Chicken, Suya)
₦9,000
Three mini burgers featuring our favorite flavors-perfect for sharing.
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Club Sandwich
₦10,250
Layers of grilled chicken, lettuce, tomato, and light herb mayo in soft bread with a side of fries.
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Sharwama (Beef, Chicken, Suya or Asun)
₦7,500
Warm pita bread filled with seasoned meat, peppers, and tangy sauce a street-style favorite with Cotta finesse. · For sausage +₦500
Cotta Grills & Platters
Chef's Platter · Sharing Platter · Mixed Platter
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Chef's Platter
₦36,750
BBQ wings, Peppered Gizzard, peppered goat meat, vegetable springrolls, samosa, fish kebab, beef kebab, fries and yam.
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Sharing Platter
₦31,250
BBQ wings, Peppered Gizzard, vegetable springrolls, peppered goat meat, Peppered beef, plantain and fries.
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Mixed Platter
₦49,250
Crispy prawns, peppered croaker fish, Sausages, BBQ wings, mini sliders, vegetable springrolls, samosa, mini shawarma, peppered chicken, peppered gizzard, fries and yam.
Cotta Protein Add-Ons
Pepper Chicken · Pepper Turkey · Pepper Goat Meat +3 more
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Pepper Chicken
₦8,450
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Pepper Turkey
₦8,750
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Pepper Goat Meat
₦8,450
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Pepper Croaker Fish
₦8,750
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Pepper Catfish
₦8,750
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Pepper Beef
₦7,750
Cotta Sides & Extras
Fried Rice · Jollof Rice · Fried Plantain +6 more
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Fried Rice
₦4,750
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Jollof Rice
₦4,750
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Fried Plantain
₦3,250
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Fried Yam
₦3,250
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Sweet Potatoes Fries
₦3,000
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French Fries
₦4,050
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Steamed Vegetables
₦3,500
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Coleslaw
₦1,750
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Egg
₦1,050
Drinks
Refreshers & Freshly Pressed Juices
Pineapple-Ginger Zest · Watermelon & Lime Quencher · Cotta Chapman
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Pineapple-Ginger Zest
₦7,350
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Watermelon & Lime Quencher
₦7,350
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Cotta Chapman
₦7,350
Mocktails
Pink Lady · Virgin Daquiri · Virgin Mojito +1 more
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Pink Lady
₦9,400
Sprite, simple syrup, lemon juice, pineapple juice, milk, yoghurt, black currant
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Virgin Daquiri
₦9,400
Strawberry, simple syrup, lime juice, grenadine
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Virgin Mojito
₦9,400
Sprite, fresh lime juice, simple syrup, mint leaves, soda water
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Virgin Colada
₦9,400
Fresh Pineapple juice, whipped cream, coconut milk, simple syrup
Cotta Signature Elixirs
MAARA Manyana · Madala Mascot · Madala Sunrise +1 more
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MAARA Manyana
₦12,600
Rum, Sport Syrup, Apple cider, Lemon juice, Pineapple juice
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Madala Mascot
₦12,600
Vodka, Grenadine, Madala hibiscus Cordial, Lime Juice, Simple syrup
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Madala Sunrise
₦12,600
Tequila, Triple sec, orange juice, Grenadine, Madala hibiscus Cordial
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Madala Magic
₦12,600
White rum, pineapple juice, passion syrup. Angostura bitters, Madala hibiscus Cordial, Lime Juice
Traditional Cocktails
Whiskey Sour · Long Island · Margarita +6 more
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Whiskey Sour
₦10,750
Whiskey, Lime juice, Sour mix, Egg yolk(optional)
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Long Island
₦12,600
Vodka, Rum, Gin, Tequila, Triple sec, Lime juice, Coke
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Margarita
₦10,750
Tequila, Lime juice, Triple sec, Salt
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Cosmopolitan
₦10,750
Vodka, Lime Juice, Triple sec, cranberry juice
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Strawberry Daquiri
₦10,750
White rum, simple syrup, lime juice, strawberry
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Cotta Sunrise
₦10,750
Tequila, Orange juice, grenadine
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Gin and Tonic
₦10,750
Gin, lemon, tonic water
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Sex on the Beach
₦10,750
Vodka, Peach Schnapps, orange juice, tequila
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Maitai
₦10,750
Rum, Amaretto, sweet and sour mix, pineapple juice
Milkshakes
Vanilla Caramel · Strawberry · Banana Slide +2 more
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Vanilla Caramel
₦10,000
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Strawberry
₦10,000
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Banana Slide
₦10,000
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Choco Bomb
₦10,000
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Oreo Milkshake
₦10,000
Shots
Tequila · Whiskey
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Tequila
₦5,000
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Whiskey
₦7,000
Hydrate/Mixers
Water · Malt · Fanta +10 more
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Water
₦850
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Malt
₦1,600
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Fanta
₦1,050
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Coke
₦1,050
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Sprite
₦1,050
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Schweppes
₦1,500
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Zobo
₦1,500
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Kunu
₦1,500
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Red Bull
₦3,500
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Beer
₦2,500
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Juice Pitcher
₦7,350
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Origin Bitters
₦3,000
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Smirnoff Double Black
₦3,000
Teas
Arabian Tea Special · Arabian Tea Regular · Alokozay Flavored Tea +1 more
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Arabian Tea Special
₦7,000
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Arabian Tea Regular
₦6,000
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Alokozay Flavored Tea
₦3,500
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Green Tea
₦3,000
Bottles Tequila/Gin
Sierra Blanco · Olmeca · Bombay Sapphire +1 more
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Sierra Blanco
₦40,000
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Olmeca
₦55,000
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Bombay Sapphire
₦60,000
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Volcan
₦100,000
Whiskey
Glenfiddich 15 Years · Glenfiddich 18 Years · Macallan 12 Years +3 more
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Glenfiddich 15 Years
₦180,000
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Glenfiddich 18 Years
₦220,000
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Macallan 12 Years
₦190,000
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Jameson
₦60,000
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Jameson Black Barrel
₦100,000
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Monkey Shoulder
₦95,000
Liquer/Cream Liquer
Baileys · Campari
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Baileys
₦48,000
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Campari
₦50,000
Brandy/Cognac
Martell Blue Swift · Hennessy VSOP
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Martell Blue Swift
₦180,000
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Hennessy VSOP
₦180,000
Vodka
Absolute Vodka · Smirnoff Vodka
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Absolute Vodka
₦45,000
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Smirnoff Vodka
₦35,000
Champagne
Moet Brut · Moet Rose · Veuve Clicquot Brut +2 more
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Moet Brut
₦200,000
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Moet Rose
₦250,000
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Veuve Clicquot Brut
₦220,000
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Veuve Clicquot Rich
₦250,000
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Belaire Rose
₦130,000
Wine (Red & White)
Nederburg · Sweet Lips · Four Cousins +1 more
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Nederburg
₦35,000
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Sweet Lips
₦30,000
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Four Cousins
₦30,000
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Kagor
₦30,000
Shisha
Cigarettes · Shisha
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Cigarettes
₦3,500
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Shisha
₦12,000