Last week, Universal Music Group announced that it had acquired a majority stake in Mavin Records, subject to regulatory approval in a deal to be finalized by Q3 of 2024. Financial
Nollywood’s unofficial Queen of romcoms, Biodun Stephen, who is known for her simple, moderate-budget narratives, takes on the genre of murder mystery in Hotel Labamba. Like regular stories of this
Film festivals are events usually organized in specific regions to screen and highlight films and filmmakers for a live audience made up of enthusiasts and industry stakeholders. They showcase the
Nigerian investigative journalist, and founder of the Foundation For Investigative Journalism, Fisayo Soyombo in his latest report, Undercover as a Smuggler has uncovered a smuggling ring in Ilaro, a small
Two teens begin a friendship made unlikely by their different socioeconomic stations—one lives in the plush Lagos Island, the other in the less glamorous Lagos Mainland. Touring the city’s scruffy parts,
YKB, whose real name is Yusuf Oluwo Gbolaga, first entered public cognizance with the release of the slow-burning Swaggu in 2019, under the moniker Yusufkanbai (one Yusuf like that). A
Did you know that there are approximately 4.66 billion active Internet users worldwide? Can you imagine all the different ways in which we all use the internet? Obasanjo’s Internet is
Every week, The Culture Custodian grants you an all-access backstage pass into the lives of Nollywood rockstars. You get to learn about their fascinating backgrounds, the behind-the-scenes stories, and more.
On Christmas eve in 2021, Fireboy DML presented his fans with an early gift: Peru, his hit single, was getting a remix featuring Ed Sheeran. The industry rippled with the
Filmmakers like Funke Akindele, Kunle Afolayan, Biodun Stephen, Kemi Adetiba and Jadesola Osiberu have become household names, as they easily get their accolades for contributions to the Nigerian film industry.
Just as music is ever-evolving, so too are the ways by which music is consumed. At one point, the only way to hear new music was by attending live shows;
From his oeuvre, C. J. Obasi’s cinematic traction is obvious. Not only does he make the kinds of films that are uncommon to mainstream Nollywood; he also weaves spirituality into
While marriage is generally perceived as a metric for success in some parts of the world, it is often more fulfilling to have people who are successful in their own
2023 was a breakthrough year for African animation. But the future, starting from 2024, promises even more. The Afrimation industry is expected to be worth $18 billion between 2024 and
Did you know that there are approximately 4.66 billion active internet users worldwide? Can you imagine all the different ways in which we all use the internet? Obasanjo’s Internet is