Oludele Adeleke, Author at The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014.)

Music

Kima Otung’s ‘Note to Self’ is A Young Woman’s Self Help Guide

October 4, 2021 by Oludele Adeleke

For Nigerian-born, Welsh-raised, London resident Kima Otung it’s important that shared experiences are documented with pop culture leanings. Her five track EP encapsulates everything she wished she had learnt growing up

Music

Terri and Victony Join Krizbeatz on ‘Time and Place’

September 24, 2021 by Oludele Adeleke

A year ago, Krizbeatz assembled some of Africa’s finest musicians for a showcase on the suitably titled African Time. Whether creating with Teni, Mr. Eazi, or Vanessa Mdee, the super

Film & TV

Castle & Castle Season 2 Hits Netflix This September

August 19, 2021 by Oludele Adeleke

Despite making its name predominantly for its big-budget blockbusters, Ebony Life via its legal drama Castle & Castle has also gained some brand equity for its TV programming. Three years after

News & Politics

How to Make Money as a Landlord (and Avoid Possible Setbacks)

April 15, 2021 by Oludele Adeleke

Being a buy-to-let landlord is a goal for many people who see it as a great way to grow their wealth. Whether they’ve moved out of a previous home and

Music

USMG Dazzle on Afro-Pop Record ‘Fine Wine’

March 23, 2021 by Oludele Adeleke

Following the success of their joint music release Erima released in December 2020, U.S.M.G Records brings together Tynnie SMG, Drizzy SMG, and Anzy SMG formally known under their collective SMG

Events Music

Brandon “Blue” Hamilton and Walter Spearheart bring classical music to the heart of Lagos.

November 28, 2020 by Oludele Adeleke

“Thank you, Lagos for the warm welcome, the culture, and the beautiful people. Lagos is so rich and experiencing the city Walter has spent a significant part of his life

Music

Music Review: Deji Abdul – Hybrid From Lagos

May 3, 2020 by Oludele Adeleke

The much awaited debut EP from the Nigerian singer Deji Abdul has been well accepted since it’s January 31 release. The raw r&b project debuted at number 27 on

Music

DEJI ABDUL DELIVERS DEBUT EP, HYBRID FROM LAGOS.

February 8, 2020 by Oludele Adeleke

The much-awaited debut EP from the Nigerian singer Deji Abdul has been well-accepted since its release on January 31. The raw R&B project debuted at number 27 on Apple music’s

Music

Return of the Conscious: Five Nigerian Albums That Moved The Needle in 2019

December 11, 2019 by Oludele Adeleke

As 2019 comes to an end, it gladdens the heart that Nigeria’s music scene has had an interesting run. We witnessed the revival of conscious content and awakening in some

Music Pop Culture

Following Davido at the World Creole Music Festival

November 4, 2019 by Oludele Adeleke

The three nights of pulsating rhythms ended a few days ago, but the feelings would remain forever. Like previous years, Dominica (not the Dominican Republic) hosted the world to the

Feature Music Pop Culture

Nigerian Rap Needs More Than Beef

October 23, 2019 by Oludele Adeleke

Nigerian Hip Hop needs more than beef to reach the heights it aspires to.

Music

Deji Abdul on Music, Independence and his Upcoming EP

October 23, 2019 by Oludele Adeleke

Since his first release, Hold You Down, on SoundCloud, fans have been hooked to his soulful voice from one track to the other. Deji Abdul, the UK-based Nigerian artiste, has been

Music

DRB Celebrates Nigerian Spirit On Their New Single ‘Based On’

October 5, 2019 by Oludele Adeleke

On the road to their upcoming project.