Filmmakers are studying the audiences to know and understand what they like, what they are watching, who they are following, the platforms they’re using, and social media influencers of ex-BBN housemates they’re raving about.
1 month ago
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, […]
1 week ago
For the uninitiated, The Marché du Film, also known as the Cannes Film Market, which Osamede, directed by James Omokwe and executive produced by Lilian Olubi, was selected for, is described and acknowledged as the world’s largest international conference of film professionals, bringing together more than 15,000 participants from 140 countries each year. Featuring more […]
2 weeks ago
The celebrity-esque attention she received during this period aside, it was at this moment that the thought of being an actor subconsciously trickled into her mind. This subconscious decision and instincts would guide her choice of extra-curricular activities.
4 weeks ago
Ola Aina’s Snapchat is a riot on a normal day. During an international break, it’s a different thing entirely. Last week, the internet’s best-rated TV show opened with a scene at London’s Heathrow airport where Aina was joined by a range of teammates: Alex Iwobi, William Troost-Ekong, Ademola Lookman, Calvin Bassey, and Joe Aribo as […]
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It’s another year of The Hollywood Reporter (THR) giving flowers to outstanding women in international film. Mo Abudu and Funke Akindele deservingly make the list, bearing the flag for the glamorous Nigerian film industry and African entertainment scene. Mo Abudu, the founder and CEO of EbonyLife Media, who is not new to international recognition, is […]
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Nigerian economist Pat Utomi’s shadow government has prompted the Federal Government, through the Department of State Services (DSS), to file a suit against him at the Federal High Court in Abuja. In the case, marked FHC/ABJ/CS/937/2025, the DSS names Utomi, the 2007 presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), as the sole defendant. The […]
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The rise of streaming platforms in Nigeria has triggered a renaissance of Nigerian historical epics. From Femi Adebayo’s King of Thieves, Jagun Jagun and Seven Doors, to Frank Rajah-Arase’s The Legend of Inikpi, Izu Ojukwu’s Amina, Kunle Afolayan’s Anikulapo franchise, Bolanle Austen-Peters’ House of Ga’a, Eniola Ajao’s Beast Of Two Worlds, Odunlade Adekola’s Orisa, and […]
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In a move to tackle Nigeria’s longstanding issue of voter apathy, the House of Representatives in February introduced a Bill that will make voting mandatory for all eligible citizens in National and State elections, proposing imposing a maximum of six months imprisonment or a fine of no more than N100,000 for Nigerians of voting age, […]
2 hours ago
Tucked between the glossy world of mainstream Nollywood and the gritty edges of Nigeria’s indie cinema lies a genre often pushed to the margins: horror. In the 1990s and early 2000s, it thrived with cult classics like Living in Bondage, Blood Money, and Nneka the Pretty Serpent, films that rooted their terror in distinctly Nigerian […]
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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, […]
3 months ago
In March, Nigerian travel content creator Alma Asinobi set out to break the Guinness World Record for the fastest time to visit all seven continents. However, her journey was cut short in Australia when immigration authorities denied her entry due to the limitations of her Nigerian passport. Her experience highlighted the harsh realities that come […]
13 hours 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 […]
4 days ago
Culture Custodian is thrilled to announce her 5-week immersive workshop on narrative audio storytelling. As one of Nigeria’s leading forces in podcast production, we’re committed to nurturing the next generation of bold, original narrative podcasters by sharing our expertise and experience. Do you have what it takes to create Nigeria’s next best narrative podcast? Apply […]
4 days 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 editor and post-production supervisor, Biyi Toluwalase. Few minutes into a conversation with Biyi Toluwalase, a casual assessment of his personality […]
7 days ago
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In 2016, Sola Sobowale, one of Nollywood’s veteran actors renowned for her intergenerational appeal, returned to the Nigerian film industry after nearly two decades away. The film that triggered her career renaissance was Kemi Adetiba’s Wedding Party. Adetiba’s Kings of Boys, which was released on Netflix two years after Wedding Party, further strengthened Sobowale’s return […]
5 days ago
It’s another year of The Hollywood Reporter (THR) giving flowers to outstanding women in international film. Mo Abudu and Funke Akindele deservingly make the list, bearing the flag for the glamorous Nigerian film industry and African entertainment scene. Mo Abudu, the founder and CEO of EbonyLife Media, who is not new to international recognition, is […]
1 hour ago
The rise of streaming platforms in Nigeria has triggered a renaissance of Nigerian historical epics. From Femi Adebayo’s King of Thieves, Jagun Jagun and Seven Doors, to Frank Rajah-Arase’s The Legend of Inikpi, Izu Ojukwu’s Amina, Kunle Afolayan’s Anikulapo franchise, Bolanle Austen-Peters’ House of Ga’a, Eniola Ajao’s Beast Of Two Worlds, Odunlade Adekola’s Orisa, and […]
2 hours ago
Tucked between the glossy world of mainstream Nollywood and the gritty edges of Nigeria’s indie cinema lies a genre often pushed to the margins: horror. In the 1990s and early 2000s, it thrived with cult classics like Living in Bondage, Blood Money, and Nneka the Pretty Serpent, films that rooted their terror in distinctly Nigerian […]
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Nigerian actor and filmmaker Daniel Etim Effiong will present his directorial debut, The Herd, at the prestigious Marché du Film in Cannes during the panel, “The Nollywood Conversations: A Deep Dive into Opportunities to Present African Stories for Global Screens.” Hosted by FilmOne Entertainment in collaboration with the Nigerian International Film Summit (NIFS), the panel […]
7 hours ago
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Despite his embattled situation, writing Wizkid off is a bit premature, he still has a huge fanbase and the talent to command rave reviews from critics.
4 days ago
Mamuda Care Nigeria Limited is proud to announce that celebrated music sensation TENI has officially become the face of Mama Joy Detergent Powder, Nigeria’s fastest-rising symbol of care, pride, and performance in the household care space. The signing ceremony took place at the state-of-the-art Mamuda Care factory in Kano, where TENI was personally welcomed and […]
2 days ago
Amidst the big wins, the disappointing losses and the perennial problems resurfacing at the 17th Headies held two weeks ago, the win of Shallipopi and Odumodublvck’s club anthem Cast as Best Rap Single slipped somewhat under the radar. At the time of its nomination, the song generated controversy over its eligibility, even from other artists—it […]
3 days ago
Despite his embattled situation, writing Wizkid off is a bit premature, he still has a huge fanbase and the talent to command rave reviews from critics.
4 days ago
Since stepping onto the music scene in 2018, Nigerian singer Banké has been quietly but steadily carving out a space for herself. Now, as she prepares to release her debut album—a project delayed by what she describes as a mix of perfectionism and a deep need to create from a place of genuine inspiration—Banké is […]
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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 […]
3 weeks ago
Nigerian economist Pat Utomi’s shadow government has prompted the Federal Government, through the Department of State Services (DSS), to file a suit against him at the Federal High Court in Abuja. In the case, marked FHC/ABJ/CS/937/2025, the DSS names Utomi, the 2007 presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), as the sole defendant. The […]
2 hours ago
In a move to tackle Nigeria’s longstanding issue of voter apathy, the House of Representatives in February introduced a Bill that will make voting mandatory for all eligible citizens in National and State elections, proposing imposing a maximum of six months imprisonment or a fine of no more than N100,000 for Nigerians of voting age, […]
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Former president, Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz of Mauritania, was handed a 15-year prison sentence on Tuesday, May 14, 2025, following a retrial over corruption charges linked to his decade-long rule. The verdict marks a dramatic escalation from an initial five-year term imposed in December 2023, underscoring the gravity of financial crimes uncovered during investigations into […]
2 days ago
After a protracted silence interspersed with tacit gaslighting, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, the organization tasked with organizing the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Exam, UTME, has finally admitted culpability in the widespread complaints from students and guardians across the country of inscrutably low scores. Previously, the organization had hailed the just-concluded exams as one […]
3 days ago
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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 days 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 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 […]
3 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 […]
4 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 […]
4 months ago
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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 […]
3 months ago
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 […]
1 month ago
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 […]
2 months ago
Very few things in popular culture are as exhilarating as a properly executed crossover episode. Anyone who grew up watching the American Television channel Nickelodeon would recall the tide of excitement that followed Jimmy Neutron and the Odd Fairies crisscrossing their respective universes in a succession of episodes. A more familiar example would be the […]
2 months ago
For nearly a decade, OneRadio has provided users with seamless access to music, radio, and live events across the globe. Founded in 2016 by Prudence Okoilu, the platform was created to bridge the gap between local radio stations and their global audience, ensuring that people at home or in the diaspora could stay connected to […]
2 months ago
