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Our Vision

Preserving Heritage Through Deep Intelligence.

NaijaTaste isn't just an algorithm. It's a digital connoisseur trained on the vibrant pulse of Nigerian kitchens, markets, and buka traditions.

The Nigerian Persona Engine

Correct taste, every time. No be fluke.

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Pidgin Linguistic Layer

Our engine doesn't just “read” Nigerian English; it understands the emotional weight of “Oya,” the subtle critique in “E remain small,” and the ultimate praise of “The food sweet die.”

“When a user says 'The spice level is for street people,' our AI knows they aren't talking about traffic. They're talking about that authentic, Lagos-standard heat.”
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Cultural Nuance

Understanding the regional variations between a Lagos Buka and a Calabar kitchen. We map taste profiles across 250+ ethnic nuances.

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Texture AI

From the 'stretch' of Pounded Yam to the 'crunch' of Chin Chin, our models prioritize sensory feedback over simple ingredients.

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Local Context Logic

Our AI factors in time-of-day dynamics. It knows that 'Afternoon Rice' hits differently than 'Morning Akara' and adjusts accordingly.

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Multilingual

Understands and responds in English, Yoruba, Hausa, Igbo, and Nigerian Pidgin. Type in your language and NaijaTaste replies in kind — no switching required.

The Architecture of Taste

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Hyper-Local Data

500+ real Nigerian Google Maps reviews + 144 Gemini-synthesized cultural samples.

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Nigerian Persona Models

1,027 Yelp user personas encode price sensitivity, rating tendency, and cultural tone.

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Correctness Check

Gemini 2.5 Flash with 6-key × 4-model rotation (24 attempts before failure) ensures cultural authenticity.

Tech Stack

LLM
Gemini 2.5 Flash
Backend
FastAPI (Python 3.11)
Deploy
Railway + Docker
Data
Yelp Academic Dataset
Cultural Data
500 Google Maps Reviews
Frontend
Next.js 16 + Tailwind CSS v4

Dataset Disclosure

Built for DSN × Bluechip Technologies LLM Agent Challenge, Hackathon 3.0. Uses Yelp Academic Dataset, real Nigerian Google Maps reviews via Outscraper, and Gemini-synthesized cultural samples. All AI-generated content is clearly labeled.

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