Ify Obi, Author at The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014.)

Film & TV

Cynthia Erivo Set to Star in Film Interpretation of Colonial-Era Based Short Story, ‘Rip Van Winkle’

March 6, 2019 by Ify Obi

Tony award winning British-Nigerian actress Cynthia Erivo has been cast to star in the upcoming film interpretation of Rip Van Winkle adding to her vast repertoire. The American folk tale

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Watch Simi Bring High Spirits To The Streets In Video for ‘Ayo’

March 6, 2019 by Ify Obi

Simi began her 2019 on a joyous note with the release of her first single of the year, Ayo, a while back. Continuing her jolly high, Simi has put out

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David Oyelowo Set to Join Cast for Sony’s ‘Peter Rabbit’ Sequel

February 28, 2019 by Ify Obi

Golden Globe nominee, David Oyelowo is set to join the likes of Rose Byrne, Domhnal Gleeson and James Corden for Sony Pictures’ Peter Rabbit 2, the live-action sequel to the

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Kida Kudz Joins Ms Banks on New Single, ‘Snack’

February 28, 2019 by Ify Obi

Rising Afro-pop artist Kida Kudz has teamed up with South London Rapper, Ms Banks on a single dubbed Snack. The Guilty Beatz produced upbeat track sees the pair giving off

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Davido Billed to Perform at the 2019 Edition of ESSENCE Fest

February 28, 2019 by Ify Obi

Nigerian megastar Davido continues his U.S dominance streak as he is set to grace the stage at the 2019 edition of the ESSENCE Festival. Davido has been enjoying formidable success

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Megalyn Echikunwoke Set to Star in Upcoming Fox Drama Series

February 28, 2019 by Ify Obi

Nigerian-American actress Megalyn Echikunwoke, mostly known for her notable role as Tara Price in CSI: Miami and her appearances in Night School will be joining the Fox family for a

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Mr Eazi Teams Up with DJ Kaywise and DJ Maphoria for Vibrant ‘Alert’ Video

February 22, 2019 by Ify Obi

Coming off the high of his 2018 project, Life is Eazi Vol 2, Mr Eazi embarks on his first feature effort of the year as he joins DJ Kaywise and

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Listen to TOBi on Psyche Inspired Sultry Serenade ‘Sweet Poison’

February 20, 2019 by Ify Obi

Fast-rising Nigerian-Canadian artist, TOBi has released his second offering of the year, Sweet Poison, a self-indulgent track inspired by Sigmund Freud’s repetition compulsion theory. TOBi’s harrowing vocals do well to

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Ric Hassani Starts off his Music Year with New Single ‘Love You Anyway’

February 19, 2019 by Ify Obi

To start off his year in music, Ric Hassani has put out a new single dubbed Love You Anyway. Love songs seem to be the staple and comfort zone of

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Mut4y Taps Shaydee for New Single, ‘4 Play’

February 19, 2019 by Ify Obi

Mut4y, 1/2 of the riveting production duo behind the biggest hits out of Nigeria, Legendury Beatz, is back with a new single dubbed 4 Play featuring Shaydee. View this post

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Listen to La Même Gang’s Nxwrth on ‘Asstro Jack’ &’2020′

February 18, 2019 by Ify Obi

Following a great 2018, Ghanaian DJ, Producer and artist Nxwrth, has put out his first efforts of the year, Asstro Jack and 2020. 2020 serves as a follow up for

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Sneakbo Taps Kwesi Arthur and Darkovibes for New Single ‘Gang’

February 14, 2019 by Ify Obi

To start off the year, South London Rapper, Sneakbo has released a new single, Gang enlisting the assistance of fast rising Ghanaian rapper Kwesi Arthur and Darkovibes. Being no stranger

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Stream the Latest Release by Maison2500 ‘Beamer’

February 13, 2019 by Ify Obi

UK based rapper, Maison2500 has put out his first offering of 2019 entitled Beamer. In the usual fashion of Maison2500, Beamer is a heavily trap influenced single following the rappers

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Directorial Debut of Chiwetel Ejiofor, ‘The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind’ Set to Hit Netflix on March 1st

February 13, 2019 by Ify Obi

Following a lot of anticipation, a release date for the Netflix original film and directorial debut of Chiwetel Ejiofor, The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind has been announced. The film

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Watch the Trailer for Politically Charged Film ‘4th Republic’

February 13, 2019 by Ify Obi

In the spirit of the election period in Nigeria, Griot Studios and Amateur Heads Production have released the first trailer for their new politically charged film, 4th Republic. The film