Oluwamayowa Idowu, Author at The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014.)

Feature

Custodian Reading List

April 13, 2015 by Oluwamayowa Idowu

Bola Tinubu might just be the most astute Politician in the land. The Dutch writer, Femke van Zeijl tells the untold story of why and how Asiwaju/ Jagaban became The

Film & TV News & Politics

Video: Vice’s The War Against Boko Haram Documentary

April 13, 2015 by Oluwamayowa Idowu

VICE News correspondent Kaj Larsen was recently in Nigeria to get a frontline insight into the Boko Haram menace. Find below three videos covering three different elements of the battle.

Feature Film & TV

Custodian Quiz: How well do you know Mad Men Season 1?

April 5, 2015 by Oluwamayowa Idowu

As Mad Men winds down with the resumption of the finale season tonight, we’ve got a great way of testing your knowledge on one of the all time great shows.

Art Fashion

Jay Z and Beyonce: Told in Pictures from 2002 to 2014

April 4, 2015 by Oluwamayowa Idowu

2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014

Music

New Mix: DJ Rome- The Intro II

April 3, 2015 by Oluwamayowa Idowu

DJ Rome recently dropped a 92 minute mix featuring a hybrid of Nigerian and foreign acts like Wizkid, Sam Smith, Burna Boy, Drake, J Cole, Tyga & Chris Brown, Asa,

Art News & Politics

Nigeria Decided: A Gallery

April 1, 2015 by Oluwamayowa Idowu

Feature News & Politics

How Reason Trumped propaganda.

March 31, 2015 by Oluwamayowa Idowu

About two years ago, I wrote an essay on how and why my faith in Nigeria was shaken. Today, that pride has been slightly restored. Just as David defeated Goliath

Feature News & Politics

Notes on Political ‘Experience’ and the Need for True Change

March 27, 2015 by Oluwamayowa Idowu

Every time elections beckon, one of the more dominant narratives is the need for experienced leaders. It’s one of the key themes in election speak. The idea behind it being

Music

Video: Big Sean w/ Drake & Kanye West- Blessings

March 3, 2015 by Oluwamayowa Idowu

Big Sean, Drake and Kanye West are blessed. So blessed they shot a video to a song detailing their blessings. Drake’s surprise release ‘If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late’

Feature Music

Custodian Interview: Ajebutter & Headphones on Anytime Soon. One Year On

February 22, 2015 by Oluwamayowa Idowu

A year ago, Ajebutter and Studio Magic released their debut album, Anytime Soon. An independently backed record, it introduced the Nigerian audience to these debutantes who had made waves in

Music

Video: Tyga on The Breakfast Club

February 17, 2015 by Oluwamayowa Idowu

In wake of Khloe Kardashian and Amber Rose’s mudslinging over the alleged relationship between Tyga and Kylie Jenner, Charlemagne’s announcement that Tyga would appear on The Breakfast Club took a

Music

Kanye West SNL 40 Performance.

February 16, 2015 by Oluwamayowa Idowu

Kanye West has been the talk of the world over the past week. He was the most talked about artiste at the Grammy’s after his solo performance and Four Five

Fashion

Best Dressed of the Week

February 15, 2015 by Oluwamayowa Idowu

Fashion

Gallery: Adidas x Kanye West Collection

February 13, 2015 by Oluwamayowa Idowu

It’s officially Yeezy Season. Mr West recently debuted his first collection with Adidas at New York Fashion Week. Find below pictures via Complex. The first song off Kanye’s yet

Music

New Kendrick Lamar- The Blacker The Berry

February 9, 2015 by Oluwamayowa Idowu

Less than a day after his double Grammy success, Kendrick Lamar debuts a new single via Taraji P Henson. Here is a working link for my fav song on @kendricklamar