We recently hit a big 100,000 followers on Instagram and today also happens to be Nigeria’s Democracy Day. For Nigeria and for Culture Custodian it’s been a long journey to where we’re at and we’ve still got a long way to go. There are always a ton of Nigerians doing really dope things and over […]
7 years ago
What does reproductive justice look like for Black women in America today? Black women have been at the forefront of the fight for reproductive rights. Despite this, they face immense challenges accessing essential healthcare, with staggering statistics highlighting these disparities. In fact, Black women are three times as likely as white women to die from […]
2 months ago
In the world of global fashion, 2024 emerged as a watershed moment for African creativity. This was the year when the continent’s fashion ecosystem transcended mere trends and became a powerful narrative of cultural renaissance, global recognition, and unbridled self-expression. From Lagos’s pulsating runways to Paris’s haute couture stages, African artists, designers, and influencers didn’t […]
2 months ago
While some credit Jumong with introducing them to the world of K-dramas and, by far extension, Korean culture, others point to the 2004 hit Jewel in the Palace, which captivated Sunday morning audiences on AIT. However, it is undeniable that Boys Over Flower took Nigeria by storm in 2009, becoming the biggest K-drama sensation to […]
2 months ago
In 2017, Mayomi Ogedengbe launched a luxury jewelry brand born from a vision to create minimalist, affordable pieces. This venture stood in contrast to her mother’s maximalist brand, Jewellery Affair, carving out its own niche in the industry. For Mayomi, jewelry wasn’t just a career choice—it called to her. Even as she pursued studies in […]
5 months ago
Africa’s Queen of Afrobeats and Nigerian singer/songwriter Dr. Tiwa Savage makes history as she has been unveiled as the first MAC Maker of African descent. Tiwa has curated a limited-edition Matte bright red Lipstick shade all on her own – encapsulated in a sunset gradient packaging with a sketched silhouette accent, designed and signed by […]
2 years ago
Ifeanyi Nwune is a fashion designer, creative director, and music manager. His fashion journey apparently began in 2012 after working as a stylist assistant at Arise Magazine Fashion Week, Lagos. Afterward, he took on several fashion jobs and editorials while emerging and succeeding in the fashion scene. In 2014, he introduced his eponymous clothing line, […]
3 years ago
By Adaora Nwangwu and Michael Aromolaran Eat a plate of rice at a bukka somewhere in mud-muddled mainland Lagos and you’d have only had an ordinary, forgettable meal. Place the same plate of rice on a table in any restaurant in Victoria Garden City and marvel at the miracle of parallax that’ll unfold. It suddenly […]
3 years ago
Fashion and beauty trends are constantly shifting, fading out and making a comeback. One of the latest is men getting comfortable with wearing nail polish; a beauty standard that is mainly attributed to femininity. Behind this evolution are liberal millennials and Gen Z who have been the vanguard of bending beauty stereotypes, creating unconventional beauty […]
3 years ago
When you look at just about any other country in the world, hair is just hair. Yet, for Nigerian and African women, what should be a relatively simple aspect of daily appearances has always been more of a minefield, and that’s the case even as acceptance and equality become buzzwords across the world. There’s just […]
3 years ago
Many Nigerian ladies know what it’s like to be body-shamed either directly or indirectly. It could be your family members or close friends teasing you about your size or a stranger making condescending comments about your body. For context, body shaming is the act of embarrassing or degrading a person by ridiculing or making disapproving […]
3 years ago
Influencers online have become the go-to for the current beauty products, tips, and the latest trends. Since we’ve got your back, we put together the best list of the top 10 Nigerian beauty influencers. The beauty influencers on this list come from diverse beauty niches — makeup artists, skincare, haircare, and vloggers. Here are 10 […]
3 years ago
In human history, tattoos have been around for a very long time, with the earliest evidence of them reaching back to 3370 BC, which is a very long time in comparison to other forms of art. However, in recent years, it has gained popularity among people of all ages and socioeconomic backgrounds, particularly among young […]
3 years ago
