Adeyosola Adeniran, Author at The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014)

The Aso Rock Burglary: An Explainer

May 11, 2021 by Adeyosola Adeniran

Yesterday, online news platform, People’s Gazette, published an exclusive article about a break-in in Aso Rock. Yet again, Nigerians question their security and the government’s ability to ensure that its

News & Politics

Niger State Governor Confirms Boko Haram is in the State

April 27, 2021 by Adeyosola Adeniran

Niger State’s Governor, Abubakar Bello, has confirmed that the Boko Haram insurgents have occupied the state. He said this in a statement while visiting Minna yesterday. What’s happening in Niger

News & Politics

NBC Suspends Channels Television for Interviewing An IPOB Leader

April 27, 2021 by Adeyosola Adeniran

The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has issued a letter of suspension to Channels Television, for interviewing a leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). What are the reasons

News & Politics

Isa Pantami vs. Nigerians: An Explainer

April 24, 2021 by Adeyosola Adeniran

Nigerians are calling for the resignation or sack of Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Pantami. This has lasted a one-week period and the outcry is just as

Feature Music

Director K is Gunning for the Stars

April 21, 2021 by Adeyosola Adeniran

You may not recognize him if you walk past him but Director K is the name behind several of the amazing music videos out there. Although he hasn’t been in

Pop Culture

4/20: The Marijuana Landscape in Nigeria

April 20, 2021 by Adeyosola Adeniran

Today, on Twitter, 4:20 is trending and yes, even in Nigeria. For those not familiar with the term 4:20, it’s slang used by marijuana smokers to refer to marijuana-related activities,

Fashion Feature

The Comeback of 2000’s Fashion and Aesthetics

April 15, 2021 by Adeyosola Adeniran

Fashion trends and aesthetics from the 2000s are back and gaining popularity amongst millennials and gen-z babies. Think low-rise jeans, truckers, monochrome outfits, baby tees, halter tops, futuristic/techy looks, and

News & Politics

Reasons Why Twitter May Have Picked Ghana Over Nigeria To Open Its Office

April 14, 2021 by Adeyosola Adeniran

It has been two days since Twitter announced its intention to open its African headquarters in Ghana. To build its team, Twitter will be recruiting people in the positions of

Feature Pop Culture

Creativity and Limitations: Should There Be Any?

April 13, 2021 by Adeyosola Adeniran

Last week, Toyin Lawani’s outfit caused a stir within the Christian community. Her “nun dress” subjected her to a storm of angry comments from religious Nigerians. Many stated that she

Feature News & Politics

SEC vs Online Investment Apps: An Explainer

April 12, 2021 by Adeyosola Adeniran

Last week, on the 8th of April, Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) released a directive instructing online investment platforms to quit trading foreign securities not registered in the country,

Aesthetics

Why You Should Get A Plant and Where To Get One From

April 9, 2021 by Adeyosola Adeniran

It’s the greenest time of the year and everything is in bloom. What better time to invest in a plant or, if you’re feeling ambitious, a garden? This time last

Pop Culture

Why Do People Smoke

April 1, 2021 by Adeyosola Adeniran

Everyone, smokers and non smokers, is familiar with the morbid caption: “The Federal Ministry of Health warns that smokers are liable to die young.” In fact, the anti-smoking gang uses

Fashion Pop Culture

Nigerian Youths are Letting Their Hair Do the Talking

March 16, 2021 by Adeyosola Adeniran

The average Nigerian youth, grew up with certain hairstyles drilled into their head as taboo. The “only bad boys do dreadlocks”, “coloured attachment is for wayward girls”, “responsible men don’t

Feature

Here’s a List of Things You Should Stop Doing in Honour of International Women’s Day

March 8, 2021 by Adeyosola Adeniran

So March 8th is International Women’s Day and, obviously, it is a day to celebrate women, past and present. It is a day to stand in solidarity with women, by

Feature

All You Need to Know About International Women’s Day

March 8, 2021 by Adeyosola Adeniran

Surely, you must have read or heard the term International Women’s Day or Women’s Day somewhere this month. Perhaps you’ve wondered what it’s about. Whether or not you have, here’s