A significant portion of Wizkid’s imminent HBO documentary Wizkid: Long Live Lagos is devoted to excavating the suffocating grief that arrived in the wake of his mother’s passing. As the documentary reveals, on the day of his historic show at the 60,000-capacity Tottenham Stadium, his mother, Morayo Balogun, was undergoing an emergency surgery. In clips […]
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A significant portion of Wizkid’s imminent HBO documentary Wizkid: Long Live Lagos is devoted to excavating the suffocating grief that arrived in the wake of his mother’s passing. As the documentary reveals, on the day of his historic show at the 60,000-capacity Tottenham Stadium, his mother, Morayo Balogun, was undergoing an emergency surgery. In clips […]
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Tiwa Savage has built a longstanding musical career which has sparked conversation, created undeniable impact and redefined the meaning of a pop-star, in the context of African music.
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The Yoruba people have a saying: “Sátídé ti ọ dà, àti Jímọ́h láti mọ́.” Although there are different iterations of this saying, what they loosely translate to is that tomorrow’s greatness is foreshadowed in the details of today. This often-recycled axiom captures my thoughts after watching the trailer for Akay Mason’s Red Circle which has […]
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It is late in the evening when the story begins. We meet a young lady driving in a car, dressed in a puffed-up outfit, her face is adorned while returning from a party. Her car slows down when she sees something of interest on the road. She drops to confirm the corpse of Uncle Fred, […]
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David Osaodion Odiase‘s descent into the art world was motivated by his book-conscious and loving father. Enjoying this rare privilege set the tone for young Odiase’s odyssey in writing. With uncensored access to books and a blossoming imaginative memory, he started writing poetry at age four. But, poetry didn’t monopolize his artistic expression as his […]
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Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested a former Chief Financial Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPC), Umar Isa in connection with an alleged $7.2bn fraud linked to the rehabilitation of the Kaduna, Warri, and Port Harcourt refineries in one of Nigeria’s biggest oil sector fraud scandals. The […]
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A significant portion of Wizkid’s imminent HBO documentary Wizkid: Long Live Lagos is devoted to excavating the suffocating grief that arrived in the wake of his mother’s passing. As the documentary reveals, on the day of his historic show at the 60,000-capacity Tottenham Stadium, his mother, Morayo Balogun, was undergoing an emergency surgery. In clips […]
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Every week, The Culture Custodian grants you an all-access backstage pass into the lives of Nollywood rock stars. You get to learn about their fascinating backgrounds, the behind-the-scenes stories, and more. This episode features film executive, producer, director, casting director and talent manager, Wingonia Ikpi. Wingonia Ikpi was born in Ugep, Cross River State, with […]
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Yearly and almost obligatorily, liberal and inclusive culture publications in Nigeria and Africa, dedicate a large chunk of their coverage during June, Pride Month, to spotlighting positive queer narratives. Writers send profile, listicles and interviews’ pitches to editors who gracefully commission them. These published essays, music and film listicles and video interviews propels the monumental […]
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Every week, The Culture Custodian grants you an all-access backstage pass into the lives of Nollywood rock stars. You learn about their fascinating backgrounds, the behind-the-scenes stories, and more. This episode features actor and filmmaker, Iretiola Doyle. When we think about Nollywood personalities who, through their on-screen characters, have forged the image of the strong, […]
4 months ago
Every week, The Culture Custodian grants you an all-access backstage pass into the lives of Nollywood rock stars. You get to learn about their fascinating backgrounds, the behind-the-scenes stories, and more. This episode features film executive, producer, director, casting director and talent manager, Wingonia Ikpi. Wingonia Ikpi was born in Ugep, Cross River State, with […]
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Every week, The Culture Custodian grants you an all-access backstage pass into the lives of Nollywood rock stars. You learn about their fascinating backgrounds, the behind-the-scenes stories, and more. This episode features actor and budding filmmaker Jide Kene Achufusi. Jideofor Kenechukwu Achufusi, popularly known as Jide Kene Achufusi or Swanky JKA, radiates talent and charisma, […]
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The creator platform OnlyFans has become a lightning rod for controversy, primarily due to its association with adult content and the broader societal discomfort with open discussions around sexuality. Yet, beyond the stigma lies a complex digital ecosystem where creators, including a growing number from Nigeria, harness the platform to achieve financial independence, reclaim narrative […]
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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 our interview series where we speak to some of our internet favourites on how they relate to the internet and what it means to them and their […]
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My Father’s Shadow is a personal, semi-autobiographical exploration of the Davies brothers. It’s charged as an attempt to make sense of the absence that shaped their formative years.
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Every week, The Culture Custodian grants you an all-access backstage pass into the lives of Nollywood rock stars. You get to learn about their fascinating backgrounds, the behind-the-scenes stories, and more. This episode features film executive, producer, director, casting director and talent manager, Wingonia Ikpi. Wingonia Ikpi was born in Ugep, Cross River State, with […]
19 hours ago
Yearly and almost obligatorily, liberal and inclusive culture publications in Nigeria and Africa, dedicate a large chunk of their coverage during June, Pride Month, to spotlighting positive queer narratives. Writers send profile, listicles and interviews’ pitches to editors who gracefully commission them. These published essays, music and film listicles and video interviews propels the monumental […]
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Nollywood’s global trajectory is undeniable. The industry’s international breakthrough arguably began in 2018 with Lionheart, Netflix’s first original Nigerian production. This milestone was followed by the film becoming the first submission from the Nigerian Official Selection Committee (NOSC) to the Academy Awards, despite the committee’s establishment in 2014. Since then, a steady stream of Nigerian […]
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It was an exhilarating and fun-filled evening in the heart of Lagos as film and media professionals converged for the première of Unclaimed, a gripping Nigerian psychological drama directed by Biodun Stephen, on June 18th, 2025. The première took place at Alliance Francais, Ikoyi ahead of the release of the film in cinemas nationwide. The […]
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Tiwa Savage has built a longstanding musical career which has sparked conversation, created undeniable impact and redefined the meaning of a pop-star, in the context of African music.
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A significant portion of Wizkid’s imminent HBO documentary Wizkid: Long Live Lagos is devoted to excavating the suffocating grief that arrived in the wake of his mother’s passing. As the documentary reveals, on the day of his historic show at the 60,000-capacity Tottenham Stadium, his mother, Morayo Balogun, was undergoing an emergency surgery. In clips […]
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AnEndlessOcean, has always walked between worlds. Raised by a Muslim father and Christian mother, he found his spiritual home in Christianity — a journey that deeply shaped both his faith and his music. Over the past four years, AnEndlessOcean (AEO) has grown into one of gospel’s most expressive voices, known for blending poetic lyricism with […]
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SongTools, a rising platform offering smart marketing and ad-tech tools for music creators, has announced a strategic partnership with M.A.D Solutions, Africa’s largest music distribution company. Its roster includes Simi, P Square, Mercy Chinwo, Phyno, Runtown, Moses Bliss, Flavour, Liya, Dej Loaf and Akon. The collaboration aims to streamline digital marketing for artists across the continent […]
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Famous Pluto didn’t rush his rise; he calculated it. First heard in 2024 on Feel D Mood alongside Outsyd Eddie and Tega Boi DC, Pluto chose patience over noise. While his brothers, Shallipopi and ZerryDL, moved quickly into the spotlight, he took his time, and now, it shows. After catching fire with Na Scra and blending […]
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The 17th edition of The Headies was held on Sunday night and it came complete with the standard fare of problems. The production was characteristically abysmal. The broadcast feed could as well have been from the 1980s. Tardiness was a problem, as usual. It’s almost like the entire concept of time was lost on the […]
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Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested a former Chief Financial Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPC), Umar Isa in connection with an alleged $7.2bn fraud linked to the rehabilitation of the Kaduna, Warri, and Port Harcourt refineries in one of Nigeria’s biggest oil sector fraud scandals. The […]
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Serious allegations have emerged regarding a hall representative from Madonna University who is accused of targeting and assaulting male students. According to reports, the individual has been singling out students he perceives as queer, confiscating their personal belongings, and physically assaulting them. The alleged incidents have resulted in several students requiring medical treatment and hospitalization. […]
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is again preparing to leave Nigeria, this time for St. Lucia on June 28, for what has been described as a mix of “official engagements” and “personal vacation.” The trip was confirmed by St. Lucia’s Prime Minister, Philip J. Pierre, who stated that only two days (June 30 and July 1) […]
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Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has signed into law a controversial amendment allowing civilians to be tried in military courts under certain circumstances, reversing a Supreme Court ruling that deemed such trials unconstitutional. The previous law permitted military trials for civilians found in possession of military equipment, such as firearms or uniforms. However, activists and opposition […]
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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 our interview series where we speak to some of our internet favourites on how they relate to the internet and what it means to them and their […]
4 weeks ago
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 our interview series where we speak to some of our internet favourites on how they relate to the internet and what it means to them and their […]
1 month ago
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 our interview series where we speak to some of our internet favourites on how they relate to the internet and what it means to them and their […]
2 months ago
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 our interview series where we speak to some of our internet favourites on how they relate to the internet and what it means to them […]
5 months ago
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 our interview series where we speak to some of our internet favourites on how they relate to the internet and what it means to them […]
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If you’re even moderately active on the social media platform called X, otherwise known as Twitter, you’d attest to the fact that for a while now the platform has felt different; more volatile; a mound of dry tinder ever poised to burst into flames. The platform has always had the reputation of functioning as a […]
4 months ago
MultiChoice Uganda has rolled out a new “Ka Weekie” weekly subscription plan, a first for pay-TV in the country. Viewers can now access packages like DStv Compact for just UGX 37,000 per week, a lifeline for cash-strapped viewers who can’t afford a full month’s bill. Nigerian media reports that MultiChoice is testing similar weekly plans across Africa […]
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Spotify is taking a firm stance against artificial streaming, reaffirming its commitment to ensuring a fair and transparent ecosystem for artists. In a newly launched Spotify for Artists Masterclass, available at https://youtu.be/U5qC6u2MYtw, the platform directly addresses the complexities of artificial streaming and its damaging effects on the music industry. Artificial streaming, defined as fake plays generated […]
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Hanu Fejiro Agbodje, the Nigerian entrepreneur best known for launching the country’s first cryptocurrency exchange at 21, has detailed a recent visit to Sir Richard Branson’s private Necker Island in a personal essay published on Medium. In the reflective piece, Agbodje recounts how Branson’s autobiography Losing My Virginity influenced his early interest in entrepreneurship. He […]
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Since the mid-2010s, when Muhammadu Buhari ascended the presidency of Nigeria, putting an end to 16 years of PDP leadership, the Nigerian experience has been colored by the scourge of inflation. These days, under the Tinubu administration, life in the country has been all but reduced to a game of guessing how quickly prices can […]
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