Feature Archives | The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014)

Behind the Story: Fu’ad Lawal on Journalism, Naira Life and Jollof Road

July 6, 2020 by Wale Oloworekende

Fu’ad Lawal is definitely one of the brightest minds in the Nigerian media space. From understudying the game at Pulse with Osagie Alonge and then transitioning to Big Cabal, he

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Sophiegrophy Is The Nigerian-Antipodean Artist Making An Indelible Impression With Her Bold Yet Understated Sound

July 1, 2020 by Mo Adefope

With a multi-faceted sound that’s hard to ignore and a captivating sense of style, this artist has undoubtedly made a name for herself in the Australian music industry. Her career

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My First Million: Oyinkansola Fawehinmi

June 30, 2020 by Oluwamayowa Idowu

I can never forget the first time I heard Oyinkansola “Foza” Fawehinmi speak. It was at the 2017 Nigerian Bar Association’s (NBA) Section for Business Law conference. That day, she

Feature Music

What’s The Consensus on Burna Boy’s Wonderful?

June 28, 2020 by Oluwamayowa Idowu

On Friday, Burna Boy dropped a new single Wonderful to serve as a prelude to Twice As Tall- his upcoming album. The record marks a more upbeat difference from the sounds

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My First Million: Afua Osei (She Leads Africa)

June 23, 2020 by Oluwamayowa Idowu

Afua Osei moved to Nigeria to take on a role in Consulting. In the years to follow, she’d go co-found a proudly feminist media business. I found this interview interesting

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Can You Protect Your Business From All Threats

June 19, 2020 by Oluwamayowa Idowu

Your business is under threat more often than you probably realize. There are so many potential threats that could harm your business, and you need to be aware of what

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Interview: NSG Have Been Prepping Their Debut Project Forever. It’s Here Now

June 19, 2020 by Oluwamayowa Idowu

Ahead of the release of Roots, we caught up with NSG to reflect on their journey so far.

Feature Technology

My First Million: Timi Ajiboye (BuyCoins Africa)

June 16, 2020 by Oluwamayowa Idowu

Introducing: My First Million, our new series talking to some of our favorite entrepreneurs on their journeys through the lens of the milestone of making their first million. We also

Feature News & Politics

Why is June 12 important to Nigerian Democracy?

June 12, 2020 by Oluwamayowa Idowu

What happened on June 12? Last year, President Buhari announced that Democracy Day would move from the designated May 29th to June 12th as a mark of honor for the

Feature News & Politics

Rape: The Long Lasting Pandemic

June 10, 2020 by Assumpta Audu

2, 7, 12, 17, 18, 20, 22, 23, 70 and 85. Can you guess what these numbers represent? If you guessed lottery numbers, you’re wrong. Any other guesses? Okay, I’ll

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Interview: Rap Joint Lagos wants to build a Hip Hop Culture Hub for Nigerians

June 10, 2020 by Oluwamayowa Idowu

Looking at contemporary Nigerian culture and its milestones of note, music has stood right at the center. This highlights the need for creators and curators who take on the thankless

Aesthetics Beauty Feature

With her new documentary, Seun Okimi digs into our use of Relaxers

June 9, 2020 by Oluwamayowa Idowu

On a trip home to the country of her origin for a family birthday, Nigerian-American YouTuber, Seun Okimi found herself intrigued by the manner in which Nigerians used relaxers to

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Honouring Victims and Survivors of Rape: Beacons Of Hope And Not Hashtags

June 8, 2020 by Assumpta Audu

Although their names have become known after death, their stories told after death, the world awake after death, Uwaila, Barakat, Azeezat, Faith Jude and many others who were robbed of

Feature News & Politics

President Buhari nominates Okonjo-Iweala for WTO DG

June 5, 2020 by Oluwamayowa Idowu

What? President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the nomination of a former two-term Minister of Finance and former Managing Director (Operations) of the World Bank, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, for the position

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Akin Adesina vs The US: An Explainer

June 5, 2020 by Culture Custodian

In response to pressure mounted on the Ethics committee of African Development Bank, AfDB by the United States, a statement signed by the Chairperson of Board of Governors, Ms. Niale