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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Albums have become ubiquitous, and indispensable to life in this age. They have become soundtracks to the gentle patter of everyday living, vessels for the joy of music, conjuring it on demand, sometimes with a single tap. They are, for many, bookmarks—cultural artifacts capable of shaping, capturing and summoning the zeitgeist of an era. Their […]
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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 […]
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Odunlade Adekola is the poster boy for star roles in Yoruba films of the home video era. One such archetype, which he has embodied in different so-called Yoruba Nollywood productions over a career spanning decades, is the conceited, “bad boy” protagonist. This protagonist, full of irredeemable pride, is usually a rogue who possesses some form […]
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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 […]
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Albums have become ubiquitous, and indispensable to life in this age. They have become soundtracks to the gentle patter of everyday living, vessels for the joy of music, conjuring it on demand, sometimes with a single tap. They are, for many, bookmarks—cultural artifacts capable of shaping, capturing and summoning the zeitgeist of an era. Their […]
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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 […]
10 hours ago
Odunlade Adekola is the poster boy for star roles in Yoruba films of the home video era. One such archetype, which he has embodied in different so-called Yoruba Nollywood productions over a career spanning decades, is the conceited, “bad boy” protagonist. This protagonist, full of irredeemable pride, is usually a rogue who possesses some form […]
12 hours ago
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 […]
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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 […]
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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 actor, theatremaker and director, Najite Dede. An alumnus of Nigeria’s premier institution the University of Ibadan, Najite Dede has made a […]
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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 week’s edition features fast-rising independent filmmaker, Heavens Obule, who identifies as an actor, producer, and casting director. Between 2013 and 2017, he studied […]
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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. This episode features fast-rising actor, Paul Joshua Uma. For eight years, Paul Joshua Uma (Paul Word) has been chasing his creative passions as a spoken […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Every year since 2020, Nigerians have gathered at the Lekki Toll gate to memorialize the massacre of innocent protesters of police brutality by the Nigerian Army. The protest called for the scrapping of the rogue Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) involved in the killing of many innocent Nigerians. This year, like the last four, men of […]
2 weeks ago
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has withdrawn the Super Eagles from Tuesday’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Libya after a frustrating 12-hour ordeal at Al Abraq International Airport. The Nigeria national team, the Super Eagles, were on Sunday held hostage at the Abraq airport, upon their arrival in Libya ahead of their […]
3 weeks ago
Two students of the University Of Ibadan have been detained by the police for being on school grounds during a campus lockdown. Many more have returned home or found themselves squatting due to the abruptness of the lockdown, which is in response to students protesting the hike in school fees. From about ₦40,000 per session, […]
2 months ago
In this profile, we dig into the rise of Kudirat Kekere-Ekun to the position of the acting Chief Justice of Nigeria.
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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 […]
2 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 […]
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 […]
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 favorites on how they relate to the Internet and what it means to them […]
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 […]
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With Meta facing a $220 million fine for privacy violations, we look at what could happen if WhatsApp exits the Nigerian market
3 months ago
If you’re an audiophile in search of the ultimate sound experience, the new oraimo SpaceBuds are set to transform your music journey. Recently launched by the mobile accessories giant oraimo, these earbuds are generating buzz among tech experts due to their sophisticated features. Built with state-of-the-art technology and a deep understanding of audio engineering, the […]
3 months ago
It troubled Bukola Aladesulu seeing young talented Nigerians around her struggle to get opportunities that would allow them live up to their full potential. It was why, last year, she founded UpThrive, an edutech startup that wants to make professional training and opportunities easily accessible to young Nigerians. Aladesulu, however, has set up shop in […]
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Since its introduction into the Nigerian market, Oraimo has continued to push the boundaries in delivering gadgets fitted for different strata of Nigerians, and in furtherance of that mission, the company has launched the BoomPop 2S, a device that guarantees crystal-clear calls or listening to great music before connecting with people and sets the tone […]
4 months ago
Phendu Kuta, bird story agency When Chido Dzinotyiwei moved to South Africa from Zimbabwe as a child, language became both an obstacle and an opportunity for change. Her primary concern as an adult was children struggling with their mother tongue in new environments, facing challenges in pronouncing names, and finding it difficult to connect […]
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