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Review: Blood Sisters is Another Beautiful Yet Imperfect Ebony Life Production

May 20, 2022 by Culture Custodian

Blood Sisters, the first Nigerian Netflix Original series, struts with a new conviction that put Nollywood on another elegant pedestal but the incoherence of its plots and some improbable incidents

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How Do You Solve A Problem Like The NTA

May 20, 2022 by Culture Custodian

I was raised watching the Nigerian Television Authority – NTA. On Sundays, especially after church, there was Tales by Moonlight. At night, there was Newsline – with a host that

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‘Blood Sisters’: Deyemi Okanlawon, Gabriel Afolayan And Genoveva Umeh On The Flawed Ademola Siblings

May 8, 2022 by Inem Udodiong

In 2020, Netflix reasserted its commitment to developing more original African content by signing a multi-title deal with Nigerian producer Mo Abudu of Ebonylife Studios. Two years later, we have

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Martell And Davido Celebrate Audacity, Resilience And Generosity In ‘Be The Standout Swift’ Campaign Film

May 5, 2022 by Culture Custodian

Leading Cognac brand, Martell has a new campaign film called A Standout Swift Story under its “Be The Standout Swift” campaign. Featuring the brand’s global ambassador and Afrobeats superstar, Davido,

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5 Nigerian Music Videos With Y2k-Inspired Fashion And Aesthetics

May 2, 2022 by Naomi Overo

In the late 1990s to early 2000s, Nollywood provided a lot of Nigeria’s entertainment with blockbusters like Billionaires Club, Living In Bondage, Girls Cot and Abuja Connection. These films were

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‘Never Late|African Time’: Here Is A First Look At Netflix’s First African Podcast

April 29, 2022 by Inem Udodiong

Netflix’s latest local addition is the first African podcast called Never Late|African Time. Hosted by South Africa’s Andy Maqondwana and Zweli Mbhele, the podcast will have fascinating conversations with beloved

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Review: ‘Silverton Siege’ Brilliantly Pays Homage To South Africa’s Unsung Heroes

April 27, 2022 by Inem Udodiong

On 25 January 1980, three armed activists of the ANC’s uMkhonto we Sizwe (“spear of the nation”) wing walked into a bank in Silverton, Pretoria and changed the course of

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The Church Rots From Within in “Man of God”

April 27, 2022 by Culture Custodian

By A. Tabi Bolanle Austen-Peters’ Netflix original mixes fact and fiction, drawing from scandalous headlines and widespread assumptions about celebrity pastors to paint a jarring portrait of the beloved career

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Interview: Laura Londoño Talks Telemundo’s New Show ‘The Scents of Passion’

April 27, 2022 by Culture Custodian

Telemundo has a steamy new series titled The Scent of Passion (Café Con Aroma de Mujer). The telenovela stars an acclaimed cast led by fan favourites William Levy, Laura Londoño

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10 Major Takeaways From Korty’s Interview With Asa

April 25, 2022 by Wisdom

Asa sitting in her home during the interview

Flow with Korty, a YouTube series by the Nigerian YouTuber Korty, uses an unconventional interview style to get guests to be more open on the show, thereby leading to undiluted

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Chioma Onyenwe Is Taking African Art To The Global Market

April 25, 2022 by Naomi Overo

Chioma Onyenwe is an art curator, film programmer, filmmaker, director, violinist, founder of Raconteur Productions and cofounder of Artdey Africa, an online platform that helps connect African artists to the

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5 Hollywood Actors You Didn’t Know Were Nigerian

April 21, 2022 by Naomi Overo

Nigerians are constantly making a name for themselves in the entertainment industry, with stars dominating the international scene. One very interesting fact is that many of your favorite Hollywood stars

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Chinasa Gets With L.A.X In Season 2, Episode 4 Of “Is This Seat Taken”

April 8, 2022 by Naomi Overo

Chinasa Anukam won our hearts during the pandemic with her wit and comedic timing. She rightfully pivoted to her self-produced YouTube series Is This Seat Taken where she would interview celebrities

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An Exhaustive Guide to The Nigerian References in Bel-Air

April 8, 2022 by Naomi Overo

The 2022 Peacock original Bel-Air has clinched its place as the most popular reboot show airing currently. Based on the classic sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air which starred Will Smith

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Netflix and EbonyLife Announce Date for ‘Blood Sisters’

April 7, 2022 by Naomi Overo

Netflix in collaboration with EbonyLife Studios has announced the arrival of the much-anticipated series Blood Sisters, slated to air on the 5th of May 2022. The series, a four-part crime