Daniel Okechukwu, Author at The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014)

Akin Omotoso to Helm Netflix’s First Original Nigerian Series

February 26, 2020 by Daniel Okechukwu

During an exclusive event announcing Netflix’s entrance into Nigeria, the streaming service’s Chief Content Officer, Ted Sarandos, announced that Nigerian filmmaker Akin Omotoso will be helming the first Netflix Original

Film & TV

Watch the First Trailer for Indian-Nigerian love story ‘Namaste Wahala’

February 25, 2020 by Daniel Okechukwu

Businesswoman-turned-filmmaker, Hamisha Daryani Ahuja, has released the trailer for her directorial debut and highly anticipated Nigerian-Indian love story, Namaste Wahala. The film, which unites two of the biggest film industries—Nollywood

Music

Rema on Beat 99.9 FM Midday Show: “ I have my goals and I don’t want to be like anybody.”

February 24, 2020 by Daniel Okechukwu

Mavin’s artiste, Rema, appeared on Beat 99.9 FM’s The Midday Show to discuss his career, latest singles – Beamer and Rainbow – being called the next Wizkid. “I am here

Film & TV

Watch Sam Dede, Stella Damascus, and Bimbo Ademoye in the teaser for Daniel Ademinokan’s Gone

February 24, 2020 by Daniel Okechukwu

Sam Dede & Bimbo Ademoye star in teaser for Daniel Ademinokan’s Gone

Daniel Ademinokan’s new film, Gone, is billed as a blend of three generations of Nollywood — the film stars veterans such as Same Dede, Bob Manuel, and Stella Damascus alongside

Film & TV

Netflix is developing two Original Nollywood Series

February 24, 2020 by Daniel Okechukwu

The Netflix-Nollywood relationship is blossoming to sweeter levels. According to Variety, the streaming platform is currently developing two original Nigerian series. The major players involved in both projects are tightlipped

Film & TV

Watch Skinny Girl in Transit S6E2 – ‘One Way Ticket’

February 21, 2020 by Daniel Okechukwu

Mide and Tiwa are over the moon about the pregnancy; Mide is extra sweet and Tiwa is enjoying it. Meanwhile, Derin must make an essential decision regarding Chris after Mide

Film & TV

‘Living in Bondage: breaking Free’ May Return to Cinemas Nationwide

February 21, 2020 by Daniel Okechukwu

Ramsey Nouah’s directorial debut, Living in Bondage: Breaking Free, may be coming back to cinemas near you. Charles Okpaleke, the film’s executive producer, just hinted that there are plans for

Film & TV

‘Soft Work’ Trailer: The Most Dangerous Heist in Lagos

February 21, 2020 by Daniel Okechukwu

In the trailer for Soft Work, director Darasen Richards assembles your favorite actors for what’s the most dangerous heist in Nigeria commercial’s capital, Lagos. The film stars Frank Donga, Akin

Film & TV

Ramsey Nouah on Nollywood, Living in Bondage, and Being a Director

February 20, 2020 by Daniel Okechukwu

Interview Ramsey Nouah on 'Living in Bondage' and Being a Director

Last year, Nollywood veteran Ramsey Nouah transitioned to a director with Living in Bondage: Breaking Free, the sequel to the 1992 classic Andy Okeke story. The film follows Andy’s son,

Film & TV

Watch the trailer for Obi Emelonye’s ‘The Oratory’

February 20, 2020 by Daniel Okechukwu

While we await the new release date for his Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida biopic, Badamasi (Portraits of a General), Obi Emelonye is giving us a glimpse of his St John Bosco

Film & TV

Watch Burna Boy Perform ‘Anybody’ and ‘Own It’ with Stormzy at the BRIT Awards

February 20, 2020 by Daniel Okechukwu

Watch Burna Boy Perform ‘Anybody’ and ‘Own It’ with Stormzy at the 2020 BRITs Awards

At the recently concluded BRITs Awards, Burna Boy joined Grime rapper Stormzy to perform his hit single Anybody and their UK number 1 hit Own It. Stormzy opened the performance

Film & TV

Africa Magic’s Reality TV Show ‘Ultimate Love’ now Streaming on Showmax

February 20, 2020 by Daniel Okechukwu

Sensational Reality TV Show ‘Ultimate Love’ now Streaming on Showmax

Africa Magic’s pioneer romantic reality show Ultimate Love is now streaming on Showmax; the nomination show goes straight to Showmax after airing every Sunday night, and there’s also a weekly

Feature Film & TV

‘Dear Affy’: A Futile Desperation for Laughter

February 20, 2020 by Daniel Okechukwu

Dear Affy Review A Futile Desperation for Laughs

Does a Nollywood romantic comedy have to be silly to be funny? It is a question many have asked one too many times. When people complain about Nollywood’s comedy obsession,

Film & TV

Timini Egbuson talks AMVCA nomination and being Dakore’s Brother on ‘Rubbin Minds’

February 19, 2020 by Daniel Okechukwu

Timini Egbuson talks AMVCA nomination and being Dakore’s Sister on ‘Rubbin Minds’

Timini Egbuson is finally getting recognition in Nollywood, the actor recently landed The Future Award Africa Nigeria for acting, and he’s up for an Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Award for

Film & TV

Nollywood Meets Bollywood in ‘Namaste Wahala’

February 19, 2020 by Daniel Okechukwu

Indian filmmaker Hamisha Daryani Ahuka has released the official poster for her upcoming romantic comedy, Namaste Wahala — a love story that unites Nollywood and Bollywood for a Disney-esque romantic