Patrick Ezema, Author at The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014.)

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The Timeless Resonance of Nigerian Music: How Nigeria’s Gen Z is Reviving Fuji, Apala, and Highlife

July 14, 2024 by Patrick Ezema

‘Apala Disco’ is a phrase that will evoke different memories for Nigerian music listeners strongly influenced by how old they are. Older Apala enthusiasts will recall Haruna Ishola and the

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Qing Madi Is The Future

May 22, 2024 by Patrick Ezema

Qing Madi’s announcement of Vision’s remix was shrouded in mystery. Posting a graphic that displayed the silhouette of the secret guest artist, now revealed to be Chlöe Bailey, Madi asked

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UAX’s “Love and Hustle” Is A Masterful Blend of Emotion and Energy

May 10, 2024 by Patrick Ezema

UAX, is a long-time connoisseur of the arts, whose done it all, from being a professional photographer to directing music videos for the likes of Lojay, Rema, and Tems, to even dancing. Now, his debut album arrives, solidifying his new position in music that he formally began two years ago.

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“Love Me Jeje”: Tems’ Ode to Love and Lagos

May 10, 2024 by Patrick Ezema

At a time when some of Nigeria’s biggest music stars are looking to jump the ‘Afrobeats’ ship—denouncing the vessel that brought them thus far with the view that it hinders them from advancing further—Tems’ latest release is swerving hard towards it.

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Interview: Kold AF’s Time Is Now

May 9, 2024 by Patrick Ezema

Kold AF looks destined for the top, and she is merely going through the motions of ascending to reach it. The last few years have seen her take one step

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“Better Days”: Candy Bleakz’s EP Celebrates Artistic And Personal Growth

April 23, 2024 by Patrick Ezema

The lead up to Candy Bleakz’s Fire EP revealed her as an artist so rare it instantly placed her in a niche of her own; a female singer in mainstream

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Interview: Inside Candy Bleakz’s Journey To Better Days

April 23, 2024 by Patrick Ezema

Candy Bleakz’s Wale paints an affecting scene: the Street Pop star is very much missed by her mother, and she misses her too in return, but their relationship has become

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“Jiggy Forever” Review: Young Jonn’s Debut Offers Fun But Falls Short In Substance

April 22, 2024 by Patrick Ezema

Jiggy Forever is Young Jonn’s debut album, and while that appears to suggest a beginner level in the industry for him, anyone familiar with his backstory—as a producer of some

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Review: Kizz Daniel Struggles For Consistency On “TZA”

March 25, 2024 by Patrick Ezema

Kizz Daniel’s new EP, TZA (short for Thankz Alot) is named like it was given a working title as it was created, a disposable title that nobody bothered to change.

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“Afrobeats” And The Future Of Nigerian Music

March 21, 2024 by Patrick Ezema

Nigerian music has set the world alight in the last half-decade, with the biggest of its wins coming under the moniker Afrobeats, its foreign-given nickname. As it approaches the golden

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Asake And The Age-Long Strategy Of Outrage Marketing

March 13, 2024 by Patrick Ezema

Asake, who is famed for his taciturn nature as much as his artistic genius, has taken to his social media platforms to make some controversial posts in a rare burst

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Five Rising Female Artists To Watch Out For In 2024

March 9, 2024 by Patrick Ezema

2023 was a year that inarguably delivered on the music front; stars like Rema and Asake returned in the form they closed 2022 in, while new artists like Odumodublvck and

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What Universal Music Acquisition Means For Mavin Records

March 7, 2024 by Patrick Ezema

Last week, Universal Music Group announced that it had acquired a majority stake in Mavin Records, subject to regulatory approval in a deal to be finalized by Q3 of 2024. Financial

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“Yusful Music Reloaded” Is YKB’s Shot For The Stars

March 1, 2024 by Patrick Ezema

YKB, whose real name is Yusuf Oluwo Gbolaga, first entered public cognizance with the release of the slow-burning Swaggu in 2019, under the moniker Yusufkanbai (one Yusuf like that). A

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What Is Fireboy Doing Wrong?

February 28, 2024 by Patrick Ezema

On Christmas eve in 2021, Fireboy DML presented his fans with an early gift: Peru, his hit single, was getting a remix featuring Ed Sheeran. The industry rippled with the