Michael Aromolaran, Author at The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014.)

Feature Film & TV

Review: “Shanty Town”

January 30, 2023 by Michael Aromolaran

“Vibrate yourself” (stay cool), “zanga” (home), “sanko” (prison)—these are some of the linguistic gems bequeathed by Shanty Town, the six-part Netflix series directed by Dimeji Ajibola. The characters in this

Film & TV

Netflix unveils new documentary “African Queens: Njinga”

January 19, 2023 by Michael Aromolaran

On Wednesday, Netflix unveiled a forthcoming documentary series that will cover the lives of historical African queens. The first season titled African Queens: Njinga tells, in four episodes, the story

News & Politics

Explainer: Why this non-profit group is criticising the destruction of the TBS gates

January 13, 2023 by Michael Aromolaran

What Happened? On Wednesday, the main gates that lead into and out of Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS) were pulled down. While information around the incident remains scanty, a private investor

Feature Music Pop Culture

How Nigerians Joked in Protest to Burna Boy’s Bad Behaviour

January 11, 2023 by Michael Aromolaran

A Twitter user joked that while many began the new year in church, their lips quivering with prayers of gratitude, some others started it on the receiving end of curses.

Music

Zxus JDO calls up Northboi and Docside for jaunty debut “Hush”

December 20, 2022 by Michael Aromolaran

“Dem borrow you shoe, you go party go dance like Poco Lee,” sings Zxus JDO in his newly released debut single Hush. There are other such humorous lines in the

Music

Mani Lapussh teams up with Rema in Breathe Anthem

December 17, 2022 by Michael Aromolaran

Breathe Music, a talent showcase platform by the Nigerian candy brand TomTom, officially releases Breathe Anthem by Mani Lapussh. Joining Lapussh in the song is Mavin Records’ marquee artiste Rema.

Music

Explainer: What Happened at Asake’s O2 Academy Concert

December 16, 2022 by Michael Aromolaran

Asake, whose real name is Ahmed Ololade, has had a phenomenal year as a breakout star in the Nigerian music scene. Upon release this September, his debut album Mr Money

Film & TV

Labari Africa Production Launches With $3 Million Film Fund

December 15, 2022 by Michael Aromolaran

Already a major film industry globally, Nollywood is set to enjoy even more success with the launch of Labari Africa Productions, a production company newly established by director Femi D.

Music

Pheelz Releases Music Video for “Ballin”

December 13, 2022 by Michael Aromolaran

Nigerian award-winning producer, songwriter and new breakout singer Pheelz closes the year in style as he releases the music video of his new single Ballin. The video is directed by

Music

Kwesi Arthur Releases Video for “Animal” ft. Dayonthetrack

December 10, 2022 by Michael Aromolaran

Ghanian rapper and singer Kwesi Arthur returns with brand new visuals for his single Animal, alongside rising collaborator and producer Dayonthetrack, taken from his acclaimed recent debut album Son of

Events Music

Tickets Now Available for Flytime Fest Headlined by Wizkid and Asake

December 7, 2022 by Michael Aromolaran

Party lovers looking to unwind for the year can now order tickets to the Flytime Fest 2022, one of the most exciting and highly anticipated cultural festivals in Nigeria. A

Feature Sports

2022 World Cup: Players of African Descent Playing for Non-African Countries

December 6, 2022 by Michael Aromolaran

Despite the various controversies trailing it, the 2022 FIFA World Cup taking place in Qatar, now in the round-of-16 stage, has proven quite entertaining. Old powers have been toppled: Germany

Music

Asake Partners With TG Omori For “Organise” Music Video

November 30, 2022 by Michael Aromolaran

Asake has released the music video of his hit song Organise, with TG Omori directing it. An instant hit song upon its release, Organise features in Asake’s debut album Mr

Music

Stormzy Releases Third Album, This Is What I Mean

November 28, 2022 by Michael Aromolaran

British rapper and self-described “child of Grime” Stormzy has released his third studio album This Is What I Mean. It comes three years after the 29-year-old’s sophomore album, Heavy Is The Head

Music

Somadina Releases Debut Album, Heart of the Heavenly Undeniable

November 26, 2022 by Michael Aromolaran

Nigerian afro-psychedelic rock artist Somadina has released her debut album, Heart of the Heavenly Undeniable. It follows the release of her single, Y I Want You, which was released earlier