Thelma Ideozu, Author at The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014.)

News & Politics

Explainer: The Aisha Buhari Debacle And Why It Matters

November 29, 2022 by Thelma Ideozu

First Lady, Aisha Buhari and the Department of State Services (DSS) have come under fire over the arrest of a young Nigerian following a remark he made on Twitter. In

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Interview: Abimisola And Malik On The Search For Identity As Young African Immigrants And Finding Community Through Their ‘Japa Diaries Podcast’

November 28, 2022 by Thelma Ideozu

Community. A word that comes up over five times in the span of our 45-minute conversation. For much of the 20th century, if you asked someone to define the word

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7 Young African Women Dominating The Turntables

November 23, 2022 by Thelma Ideozu

DJs: the custodians of good vibes, good times, and good music. Sadly, less than 10 percent of performing DJs at music festivals, concerts and clubs around the world are women,

Music Pop Culture

5 Evergreen Street Dance Styles From Across The Continent

November 18, 2022 by Thelma Ideozu

For the African, music and dance are synonymous. Across the continent, amazing music is produced which is hugely influenced by our diverse cultural heritage and, of course, most of this

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Afrobeats Upstart Azanti Releases Debut Album, ‘Heart Parts & Nostalgia’

November 18, 2022 by Thelma Ideozu

19-year-old singer, songwriter, and producer Azanti has released his anticipated new album, Heart Parts & Nostalgia. The album comes shortly after he was introduced to U.S. audiences over the summer

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Female Genital Mutilation In Nigeria And Why Ekiti State Police Order Doesn’t Hold Weight

November 16, 2022 by Thelma Ideozu

Against the backdrop of the having highest prevalence rates in the South-west, the Ekiti State Police Command has ordered the arrest and prosecution of anyone still engaged in Female Genital

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Lojay Drops New Hit Single ‘Canada’ Featuring DJ Maphorisa & Kabza De Small

November 16, 2022 by Thelma Ideozu

Releasing his second amapiano single, Canada, after the Sarz-produced hit track, Monalisa, Nigerian pop artist, Lojay collaborates with veteran DJs and record producers, DJ Maphorisa and Kabza De Small of

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Dynamic Singer/Songwriter Nissi Shines In Vulnerable New Single, ‘Overthinking’

November 9, 2022 by Thelma Ideozu

Nigerian singer and songwriter, Nissi Ogulu (known simply as Nissi) has released her new single titled, Overthinking. Short, sweet, and deeply relatable, the song puts the young artist’s blossoming talent

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Tiwa Savage Is Back With A ‘Loaded’ New Single Featuring Asake

November 8, 2022 by Thelma Ideozu

Nigerian pop star Tiwa Savage has returned with another amapiano-infused single, but this time, she teams up with Mr. Money himself, Asake. Fast-paced, concise, and arguably more appealing than her

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Joshua Idehen Returns With Lyrical New Offering, ‘Hold Up Your Chin’

November 4, 2022 by Thelma Ideozu

Sweden based Nigerian artist, Joshua Idehen presents his highly anticipated EP Hold Up Your Chin, a project that combines lo-fi-house, soul and poetry, with colourful instrumentation and lyrical compassion. The

Film & TV Music Pop Culture

The Black Panther: Wakanda Forever — Music From And Inspired By Soundtrack Is Finally Here

November 3, 2022 by Thelma Ideozu

The Black Panther: Wakanda Forever – Music From and Inspired By soundtrack, produced by Ryan Coogler, Ludwig Göransson, Archie Davis and Dave Jordan is set to be released on November

Music Pop Culture

Everybody Loves Amapiano: 4 Other South African Dance Music Genres That Deserve Some Love As Well

November 3, 2022 by Thelma Ideozu

Emerging out of South African townships in the early to mid 2010s, surging through the turn of the decade, and taking over the music industry in what is arguably one

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The CBN’s Naira Redesign: Smart Move Or Political Play?

November 2, 2022 by Thelma Ideozu

It’s no longer news that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced the redesign, production, and re-issuance of high-value naira notes (N200, N500 and N1,000 notes) to begin circulation

Music Pop Culture

Cruel Santino Reimagines Sinzu’s Classic ‘Omoge Wa Jo’ For Spotify Singles

October 28, 2022 by Thelma Ideozu

As part of Spotify’s celebration of Nigeria’s musical history & diversity throughout October, Nigerian singer Cruel Santino has remixed Omoge Wa Jo, a pop classic by Sinzu (also known as

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On Government Passivity, Damned Dams And Nigerian Floods

October 25, 2022 by Thelma Ideozu

Spoiler alert: Yes. We’re still talking about the floods. The year is 2022, and Nigeria is experiencing its worst floods in over ten years. The last major flood emergency occurred