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Hijack ‘93 Is Everything A Historical Thriller Should Not Be

Hijack ‘93 Is Everything A Historical Thriller Should Not Be

Hijack ‘93 begins in an unusual way for what is supposedly a historical drama—with a disclaimer that states that the film is a fictionalized interpretation of real events.  An attempt to ward off some of the criticism  of the film’s handling of real life events, but it wasn’t really necessary: Hijack ‘93’s many problems as […]

Patrick Ezema

2 days ago

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Examining Wande Coal’s Influence on Afropop’s Golden Age

Examining Wande Coal’s Influence on Afropop’s Golden Age

Tucked into Adedamola, Fireboy’s latest album, the YBNL singer pays homage to Afropop ace Wande Coal with the aptly titled Wande’s Bop, surfing on a beat that looks cross-bred from Ashimapeyin and The Kick from many years ago. It is the second time the former Mohits star is getting such a reference from an artist […]

Patrick Ezema

3 weeks ago

Custodian Originals

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My Life In Nollywood: Olalekan Isiaka (Lekan Swanky)

My Life In Nollywood: Olalekan Isiaka (Lekan Swanky)

Every week, Culture Custodian grants you an all-access backstage pass into the lives of Nollywood professionals. You get to hear their fascinating background, their behind-the-scenes stories, and more. This week’s edition features production designer, art director and set designer, Olalekan Isiaka (Lekan Swanky). Since his rise in Nollywood over a decade ago, Olalekan Isiaka has […]

Adedamola Adedayo

10 hours ago

Film & TV

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Revisiting History: Hijack ‘93 Cast Discuss the Film’s Reflection of Nigeria’s Collective Consciousness

Revisiting History: Hijack ‘93 Cast Discuss the Film’s Reflection of Nigeria’s Collective Consciousness

Thirty-one years to the day, on October 25th, Netflix is set to release the cinematic adaptation of one of Nigeria’s most prolific aviation stories. The Robert Peters-directed film, Hijack ‘93 dramatizes the infamous hijack of an Abuja-bound Nigeria Airways flight, by four teenagers. The historical fiction welcomes a balanced mix of new talents  – Allison […]

Culture Custodian

2 weeks ago

Music

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A Decade Into His Career, What is Kizz Daniel’s Legacy in Afropop?

A Decade Into His Career, What is Kizz Daniel’s Legacy in Afropop?

Very few artists in Afrobeats’ dazzling history boast of debut years on par with Kizz Daniel’s introduction to the scene in 2014. Following a run of explosive singles that includes Woju, Laye, Mama, and Jombo, he released his debut album A New Era. If at the time of release, cynics regarded the album’s brazen title […]

Chibuzor Emmanuel

2 days ago

News & Politics

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Why Are Nigerian Men Obsessed With Trump?

Why Are Nigerian Men Obsessed With Trump?

America’s place in the world as a superpower makes her politics quite an intriguing subject. Her decisions cause a ripple effect that could be felt  across the world. Thus, it is no wonder that many have their eyes glued to the upcoming elections. This year’s election has seen the reentry of former president, Donald Trump […]

Culture Custodian

1 day ago

Obasanjo's Internet

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Obasanjo’s Internet – Odey 

Obasanjo’s Internet – Odey 

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 […]

Damilola Oyeleke

2 weeks ago

Technology

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