A recurring theme in Folawiyo’s discussion of her work is accessibility, not as a marketing term but as something closer to a personal correction.
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Moroccan-Belgian superhero film Atoman is heading to North American cinemas after Pennsylvania-based distributor Disrupt Entertainment acquired its distribution rights across the United States and Canada ahead of the American Film Market (AFM). The North African-produced sci-fi adventure will reach at least 100 cinemas in the United States and Canada in early 2027, marking a significant […]
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Protest cinema about the Niger Delta tends to be loud: burning pipelines, rivers slicked in rainbow film, a villain with a corporate logo and a narrator to name him. Maria Galliani Dyrvik’s debut feature, Hope Is a Word, has all of that in the frame and chooses to listen instead. The 82-minute documentary follows Nnimmo […]
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For most of his life, Tomicks has played the drums in service of someone else’s music. In church, they accompanied worship. At weddings and live gigs, they held the rhythm together. Now, the Nigerian percussionist wants to change that relationship. His music puts the drums at the centre of the composition, allowing them to carry […]
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“Copycat,” “unoriginal,” “offensive,” “mockery.” A music video lands with a familiar look, a comedy sketch parodies a Nollywood blockbuster, and the verdict is in before the credits finish. The difference between theft and homage becomes lost. Copying is verbatim duplication with no thought behind it. Homage is a deliberate nod, handled with craft and a […]
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West Africa’s premier international art fair enters a new decade with a programme exploring cultural inheritance, transformation and the possibilities of what comes next. ART X Lagos, West Africa’s leading international art fair, returns to the Federal Palace in Lagos from 5–8 November 2026 for its 11th edition, opening a new chapter following 10X, its […]
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Hennessy, in collaboration with Nigerian music producer Sarz, brought together influential voices across Nigeria’s music and entertainment industry for Hennessy x Sarz and Friends on October 20 at Atrium by Sora, Trinity Towers, Lagos. The gathering celebrated the Hennessy Cypher campaign and its Open Verse Challenge, which provides a platform for hip-hop artists to showcase […]
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As Told By Ada is a Culture Custodian weekly series exploring the unique and often chaotic experience of navigating life as the oldest daughter in a Nigerian household. My parents took my money and threw me out. I need people to understand that money is not the issue in my house. I say this because […]
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There’s something about the end of Felabration that leaves you thinking about more than the performances. For a few days, the New Afrika Shrine became a meeting point for generations of Nigerian music lovers, with familiar names sharing space with artists who are still finding their feet. Then the festival ends, the clips make their […]
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