Adedamola Onabanjo, Author at The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014.)

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Obani’s Debut EP Highlights Her Sterling Credentials

June 18, 2022 by Adedamola Onabanjo

Who better to tell sonic love stories with women as the main characters than a woman who is adept with a pen and armed with sultry vocals to ease listeners

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Deen OG Sets Himself Apart on ‘No Be Lie’

October 15, 2021 by Adedamola Onabanjo

History has proven that multiculturality is the bedrock of versatility in music. As the world is often referred to as a global village, more and more, we witness the importance

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Thirsty Worldwide Regroup On Genre Defying ‘No Too Much’

October 15, 2021 by Adedamola Onabanjo

In this new digital age, artist collective comprising Straffitti, Jaiye, and Kxngwuap Thirsty Worldwide, a trio that in recent times, has caught the attention of many industry professionals, listeners, and

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Simi’s ‘Woman’ Is A Sonic Thesis For Women’s Liberation

October 15, 2021 by Adedamola Onabanjo

About a week ago, Simi kicked off the #NobodyLikeWoman campaign; a storytelling challenge for women to share some of the unique and harrowing stigmas they deal with. With over twenty

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Idahams Wants You To Live In The Moment on New Single ‘Problem’

October 15, 2021 by Adedamola Onabanjo

After the cross-continental success of the Man On Fire remixes, which has generated millions of streams across digital platforms globally, fasting rising singer and producer; Idahams is back with a

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Funbi Makes A Sweltering Return On Spax-produced ‘My Intentions’

October 15, 2021 by Adedamola Onabanjo

Funbi, a soulful singer and dynamic storyteller whose essence captures the past, highlights the present, and sets the standard for the next generation of Nigerian vocalists to come, in a

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Chucks Èhtréppär Paces Forthcoming Project With Drill Inspired ‘JAH!’

October 15, 2021 by Adedamola Onabanjo

Across the world, the Drill subculture has had an influence that can be likened to the power Amapiano wields over West Africa. Across Africa and the diaspora, artist’s with flair

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Black Girl Joy And Boundary Defiance Are The Core Of Falana’s EP ‘Rising’

October 15, 2021 by Adedamola Onabanjo

Hailed in 2017 by Vogue as “Nigeria’s Coolest Front Row Star”, a profile inspired by the uniqueness of her fashion style and her artistic versatility, multicultural singer, Falana knows the

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Tomi Thomas Puts A Rhythmic Spin On ‘Hopeless Romantic Riddim’

October 15, 2021 by Adedamola Onabanjo

A self-proclaimed hopeless romantic and a boundary-defying artist, Tomi Thomas continues to transcend boundaries that exist in the industry with his constant redefinition of music delivery. After releasing the Hopeless

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Prettyboy D-O Connects With His Abstractness On ‘Love Is War’

October 15, 2021 by Adedamola Onabanjo

Building on all his momentum and acclaim following his highly anticipated project Wildfire last year. Prettyboy D-O returns with a brand new, fierce body of work that encapsulates his musical

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Zamorra’s Path Is Clear On Eight-Track Debut EP ‘Storms And Rainbows’

October 15, 2021 by Adedamola Onabanjo

The initial stage of budding musician, Zamorra’s career is steeped in an array of influences so versatile, the uniqueness of his sound comes as no surprise. From making Fuji music

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Stream Sammie Trill’s Sound, Story And Spirit Encompassing Debut EP ‘The Conversation’

October 14, 2021 by Adedamola Onabanjo

In a manner that suggests he knows just what makes the industry tick, Sammie Trill graciously invites us all into his world with the soft and sweet sounds of Afropop

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Stephanie Weaver Debuts A Five Track Clear Fusion Of Soul And Sass Titled ‘Waves’

October 13, 2021 by Adedamola Onabanjo

While a good number of artists, musicians especially, rebranded during the lockdown, others like Stephanie Weaver, rediscovered their love for music. On her five-track debut EP, Waves, the budding singer

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Tiwa Savage and Brandy Celebrate Black Love In Video For ‘Somebody’s Son’

October 13, 2021 by Adedamola Onabanjo

With social media, virality these days is guaranteed for anyone wielding the right materials to build character and status prevalent content. Music is advantageous when it comes to virality and

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Sefa Delivers New Twist On Amapiano On Sarkodie And DJ Tira Assisted ‘Fever’

October 13, 2021 by Adedamola Onabanjo

Of the series of trends that ruled west African music industries this year, the Amapiano sound, accompanied by all of its variations and the chance of social media virality through