Naomi Overo, Author at The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014.)

Feature Film & TV

Shanty Town Turns The Spotlight On The Darker Side of Lagos

January 25, 2023 by Naomi Overo

The highly anticipated Nollywood series Shanty Town was released on Netflix on January 20th, and quickly rose to the number one spot for TV shows in Nigeria on the streaming

Feature Film & TV

Old Nolly: 10 Must-Watch Nollywood Classics

January 24, 2023 by Naomi Overo

Old Nollywood movies hold a special place in the hearts of many young Nigerians who grew up watching them. The term “Old Nollywood” refers to the Nigerian film industry during

Music

Joeboy Opens 2023 With “Body and Soul”

January 20, 2023 by Naomi Overo

Riding the wave of an exciting explosion in Afro-pop sounds around the world, Nigerian music artist Joeboy has released his latest single Body & Soul. The single highlights Joeboy’s talent

Feature Film & TV Pop Culture

A Japa Tale: Dike Ofoma’s Heartwrenching Exposé On Emigration

January 19, 2023 by Naomi Overo

Nigerian writer and filmmaker Dika Ofoma has released his short film, A Japa Tale, which explores the dynamics of relocation through the story of a young couple, Emuche and Dubem

Feature Pop Culture

What Is Funny About A Woman? A Criticism Of Cross Dressing Comedians

January 16, 2023 by Naomi Overo

The perks of the internet are many, and so are its downsides. Today, the internet is more accessible than it has ever been, providing access to large amounts of information

Film & TV

Nollywood Set To Make History As Two Blockbusters Debut In US Cinemas Across 11 Cities

January 6, 2023 by Naomi Overo

FilmOne Entertainment, in conjunction with Amplify Africa Inc. and Part Two Media (USA) have announced the release of Nollywood December blockbusters, Battle on Buka Street and Ijakumo: Born Again Stripper

Custodian Originals Feature Technology

Obasanjo’s Internet – Chiby

December 15, 2022 by Naomi Overo

Did you know that there are approximately 4.66 billion active internet users worldwide? Can you imagine all the different ways in which we all use the internet? Obasanjo’s Internet is

Music

Tomi Thomas Unveils “Hurricane” Performance

December 15, 2022 by Naomi Overo

Alté star, Tomi Thomas has premiered the visual performance for Hurricane. Hurricane, taken off his 2021 EP, Hopeless Romantic is the final piece from a series of live performance videos

Custodian Originals News & Politics

Japa Wave – The Less Spoken About Consequences Of Emigration

December 15, 2022 by Naomi Overo

In 2012, less than a year into his first session in architecture school, Femi decided that he was going to leave the country. “I saw the dysfunction and unfairness of

Film & TV

David Oyelowo Set To Produce BBC Limited Series “Biafra”

December 14, 2022 by Naomi Overo

Golden Globe Award-nominated film star David Oyelowo is executively producing a BBC limited series about Biafra with the newly launched UK indie Argo Films and Fremantle. Argo films, led

Music

Bloody Civilian Releases Stunning Visuals For “How To Kill A Man”

December 12, 2022 by Naomi Overo

Singer and songwriter, Bloody Civilian, has released stunning visuals for her debut single, How To Kill A Man. The intriguing visuals arrive months after Bloody Civilian captured the hearts of

Custodian Originals Feature Technology

Obasanjo’s Internet – Vader The Wildcard

December 8, 2022 by Naomi Overo

Did you know that there are approximately 4.66 billion active internet users worldwide? Can you imagine all the different ways in which we all use the internet? Obasanjo’s Internet is

News & Politics

Explainer: Why D’banj Was Arrested By The ICPC

December 7, 2022 by Naomi Overo

Oladapo Oyebanji, popularly known as D’banj has been arrested and detained by the Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). The singer was arrested on Tuesday, the 6th

Custodian Originals Feature Pop Culture

Green Economy: How Ekondo Is Revolutionising The Plant Community In Nigeria

December 7, 2022 by Naomi Overo

Over the years, houseplants have become increasingly popular among Nigerians, with more people digging the idea of incorporating plants into their house decor. Studies have shown that owning houseplants has

Music

Mavin’s New Generation Dazzle On Joint Project “ChapterX”

December 2, 2022 by Naomi Overo

Africa’s premier indigenous label, Mavin Records has released a Mavin all-stars project, Chapter X to mark its 10 year anniversary. Chapter X combines the talent, nuance and promise of all