Damilare Bayero, Author at The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014)

How A Failed Record Deal Made Giftty A Better Artist

April 15, 2021 by Damilare Bayero

If like me, you’ve been following keenly, the rise and rise of Mr. Eazi, you may remember Giftty. Back in 2017 when Mr. Eazi had the music industry by its

Feature Music

HBee Wants To Make Music That Stands The Test Of Time

April 9, 2021 by Damilare Bayero

Jackson Ekene Mba, popularly known as Hbee, is an Enugu born Afropop and Afrofusion singer who released his official debut EP titled Wickedest Vibe last year to rave reviews. His

Music

Phaemous Explores His Gemini Ego On ‘Phaeway Vol. 1’

March 31, 2021 by Damilare Bayero

Following the release of the pilot single,

Music

‘Tumble’ Is An Anchor To Yinoluu And Riverays’ Joint EP, ‘Petal Scent’

March 31, 2021 by Damilare Bayero

Yinoluu gained recognition in the Nigerian alternative music scene after producing Odunsi The Engine, Santi and Zamir of LOS’s Altè Cruise, the multi-talented producer and singer, Yinoluu joins forces with Ukraine-based

Fashion

Levi’s® Now Lives Online On FFStores Nigeria

March 19, 2021 by Damilare Bayero

FFStores brings you Levi’s® most sustainable collection yet, online. In an age of climate change and diminishing resources, putting responsible and ethical worker and environmental practices into place is paramount —

Music Pop Culture

Witness Statement And CCTV Footage Absolve Barry Jhay From Boss’s Death

March 16, 2021 by Damilare Bayero

Singer, Barry Jhay has released a statement and police report on his alleged involvement in the death of his label boss, Babatunde Michael Balogun AKA Kashy. Rumours circulated social media

Feature Sports

Kelechi Iheanacho’s First Premier League Hat Trick Is A Significant Step in An Inconsistent Career

March 15, 2021 by Damilare Bayero

On Sunday 14th March 2021, Super Eagles and Leicester City Football Club star striker, Kelechi Iheanacho delivered his first career English Premier League hat trick against bottom-of-the-table Sheffield United Football

Events

Oluwadamilare Shamsideen Cuts His Way To The Top At Jameson Sponsored Barbers Competition

March 9, 2021 by Damilare Bayero

Premium Irish whiskey, Jameson continues to show its support for barbershops by powering platforms for barbers to connect with other passionate people and express themselves. On Sunday 28th February, popular

News & Politics

What Exactly is Going On in Senegal?

March 5, 2021 by Damilare Bayero

Across the continent, there has been a growing wave of protest and dissent. Senegal is the latest country to experience this with an unprecedented wave of violent protests since Wednesday when

Music Technology

Spotify Launches Streaming Service In Nigeria And Across Africa

February 25, 2021 by Damilare Bayero

Spotify, the world’s most popular global audio streaming subscription service, is now available in Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Tanzania and Uganda as of 23 February. With a worldwide community of more than 345

Events

People of Culture is Uniting Black Creatives for Black History Month

February 25, 2021 by Damilare Bayero

The 2021 edition of the annual People of Culture Festival has been announced to take place this Saturday, February 27. Due to the ongoing global pandemic, this year’s showcase will

Music Pop Culture

Fireboy DML Shares D Smoke’s Lagos Experience in YouTube Documentary

February 24, 2021 by Damilare Bayero

Some weeks ago, Fireboy DML, YBNL and EMPIRE hosted American rapper and Fireboy’s musical collaborator, D Smoke in Lagos to much media frenzy. The former has decided to make the

Music

Psycho YP, Tomi Agape, D.J. T1Z And Jaylon Join Forces in the Video for ‘Maria’

February 16, 2021 by Damilare Bayero

Following a stellar run of collaborations with the likes of Azanti, Bella Alubo, Alpha P, King Pexxie and other fast-growing musical talents, Psycho YP returns with Maria, a tribute to

Music Pop Culture

5 Nigerian Music Videos You Need To See From Last Week

February 15, 2021 by Damilare Bayero

Week in, week out, Nigerian musicians thrill their fans to new music and videos. There is so much quality content coming out of the country and the videos that dropped

Pop Culture Sports Technology

Swatch Releases Valentine’s Day Edition For The Broken-Hearted On FFStore

February 13, 2021 by Damilare Bayero

Time is what you make of it. Many believe it can also heal a broken heart. That’s why Swatch is celebrating all the singles and love cynics this coming Valentine’s