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

Feature Film & TV

Review: “Wura” Keys Into A Plotful Headstart (S01, EP1-5)

March 24, 2023 by Adedamola Adedayo

Taking a cue from South African telenovela The River, the Showmax original series Wura explores the story of its titular character, the CEO of Frontline Gold Mine, who resorts to

News & Politics

Explainer: Navigating Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour’s Issue-Based Campaign

March 17, 2023 by Adedamola Adedayo

The Labour Party’s Lagos gubernatorial candidate, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour (GRV), has risen from the obscure in the past few months to become a strong contender for the hallowed seat. For the

Feature Film & TV

Tope Oshin’s “Here Love Lies” Bestrides A World Of Frail Romance And Murderous Thriller

March 15, 2023 by Adedamola Adedayo

Just when you think all would eventually turn into a buttered, creamy love-ironed existence for romantically embattled, family-estranged travel blogger Amanda, another devil-of-a-plot-twist rears its ugly head. All seems fair

Feature Music Pop Culture

Rexxie’s “Big Time”: Many Cooks, Yet An Unspoiled Broth

March 14, 2023 by Adedamola Adedayo

Nigerian ace record producer and songwriter, Ezeh Chisom Faith, professionally known as Rexxie, is renowned for his collaboration with artistes such as Burna Boy, Naira Marley and Zlatan Ibile. He

Music Pop Culture

On “Omo Ologo”, Zlatan Highlights His Rise To Success

March 13, 2023 by Adedamola Adedayo

Afrobeats street sensation and leader of Zanku Records, Zlatan Ibile, has released a new single titled Omo Ologo on 10th March, 2023. Rendered in a code-mixing of Pidgin English and

Music Pop Culture

Rema’s Calm Down Video Amasses Over 400 Million Views On YouTube

March 11, 2023 by Adedamola Adedayo

Mavin Records/Jonzing World singer, Rema, has reached another milestone after his Calm Down video recently amassed over 400 million views on YouTube, overtaking CKay’s Love Nwantiti (368 million views) to

Feature Music Pop Culture

Mass Country: AKA’s Last Gasp Sonic Effort

March 3, 2023 by Adedamola Adedayo

A review of South African rapper AKA’s post humous album Mass Country released on February 24th 2023.

Music Pop Culture

Fast-rising Singer MiD3 Drops New Single Under G

March 2, 2023 by Adedamola Adedayo

Fast-rising and talented Nigerian singer, MiD3, has released his highly anticipated single titled Under G, produced by Anthems and Vibes Records. The song, a contemporary blend of UK drill and

Feature Music Pop Culture

‘Pheelz Good’ EP Review: How Good Does It Feel?

February 20, 2023 by Adedamola Adedayo

“Na mentality/Na him make a man worthy,” sings Pheelz in Electricity, the most fashionable song of his current project. A thoughtful linger, and we can assign those pidgin lines the

Feature Film & TV

“A Sunday Affair” Review: A Tale Of Scandalous Love

February 20, 2023 by Adedamola Adedayo

Set in Lagos, 2023, A Sunday Affair captures the glamour and glitz of cosmopolitan life and love. In the same breath, it tells a story of deceit and betrayal, although

Feature Film & TV Pop Culture

‘Dark October’ Review: Linda Ikeji’s Filmmaking Debut Inspires Mixed Reactions

February 13, 2023 by Adedamola Adedayo

As a cinematic mnemonic, Dark October, executive-produced by serial blogger and media entrepreneur Linda Ikeji, opens old wounds, through its portrayal of the 2012 Aluu Four Lynching. This re-opening is