Explainers, analyses, and essays on government policies, and political trends and movements around the continent
Based on events of the 18th century in Yoruba society, Lisabi: The Uprising explores the rise of a farmer-turned-warrior and native of Egba land, Lisabi Agbongbo-Akala who unites his people for a bloody rebellion against the oppression of the Oyo Empire and her overzealous tribute collectors, the Ilari. Produced by Oyebade Adebimpe Adedimeji and Victoria […]
12 hours ago
What would be an ordinary street on an ordinary road in Ibadan is much more than that. Behind one of the many wooden stalls lined up at the side of the road is a bare land transformed into the studio of Adewale Kolawole John, a young artist whose works have crossed the continent’s shores and […]
4 months ago
Based on events of the 18th century in Yoruba society, Lisabi: The Uprising explores the rise of a farmer-turned-warrior and native of Egba land, Lisabi Agbongbo-Akala who unites his people for a bloody rebellion against the oppression of the Oyo Empire and her overzealous tribute collectors, the Ilari. Produced by Oyebade Adebimpe Adedimeji and Victoria […]
12 hours ago
Nollywood seems to be experiencing an improvement in the visual and aesthetic quality of her productions, thanks to cinematographers and personnel of the art department. These cinematographers wield diverse hands-on techniques and strategies to manipulate the camera and produce work of commendable picture quality that has gained acceptance beyond the shores of Nigeria. Here are […]
18 hours ago
Two weeks ago, Wizkid took his most significant step thus far towards the release of his next album, Morayo: a teaser for a new single, Piece Of My Heart, that features American RnB artist Brent Faiyaz. This offering looks to allow Wizkid to float in the sonic room that he built for his last few […]
4 days ago
Based on events of the 18th century in Yoruba society, Lisabi: The Uprising explores the rise of a farmer-turned-warrior and native of Egba land, Lisabi Agbongbo-Akala who unites his people for a bloody rebellion against the oppression of the Oyo Empire and her overzealous tribute collectors, the Ilari. Produced by Oyebade Adebimpe Adedimeji and Victoria […]
12 hours ago
Nollywood seems to be experiencing an improvement in the visual and aesthetic quality of her productions, thanks to cinematographers and personnel of the art department. These cinematographers wield diverse hands-on techniques and strategies to manipulate the camera and produce work of commendable picture quality that has gained acceptance beyond the shores of Nigeria. Here are […]
18 hours ago
Two weeks ago, Wizkid took his most significant step thus far towards the release of his next album, Morayo: a teaser for a new single, Piece Of My Heart, that features American RnB artist Brent Faiyaz. This offering looks to allow Wizkid to float in the sonic room that he built for his last few […]
4 days 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 days ago
Every week, The Culture Custodian grants you an all-access backstage pass into the lives of Nollywood rock stars. You get to learn about their fascinating backgrounds, the behind-the-scenes stories, and more. This week’s edition features fast-rising independent filmmaker, Heavens Obule, who identifies as an actor, producer, and casting director. Between 2013 and 2017, he studied […]
7 days ago
In 2023, by way of his fourth studio album Timeless, Davido set in motion a campaign to reaffirm his place as one of the beacons of the Afropop genre. The campaign proved immensely successful. If doubts about his prowess had started to well up in certain corners, Timeless flattened them in one single motion. The […]
1 week ago
In September 2020, Olamilekan “Laycon” Agbeleshe emerged as the last man standing at the fifth season of Big Brother Naija. One would think that Nigeria had gotten a second independence with the loud cheers from streets corners and houses once the announcement was made on the Sunday night eviction show. His 71-day journey in the […]
1 week ago
Every week, The Culture Custodian grants you an all-access backstage pass into the lives of Nollywood rockstars. You get to learn about their fascinating backgrounds, the behind-the-scenes stories, and more. This episode features fast-rising actor, Paul Joshua Uma. For eight years, Paul Joshua Uma (Paul Word) has been chasing his creative passions as a spoken […]
2 weeks ago
