Feature Archives

Faridah Folawiyo’s Year of Yes

A recurring theme in Folawiyo’s discussion of her work is accessibility, not as a marketing term but as something closer to a personal correction.

Taiwo “Ogogo” Hassan, The Custodian of Action and Nollywood’s Voice of Reason

Nollywood actor Taiwo “Ogogo” Hassan, who has died aged 66 of an unnamed cancer, inspired Nigerian film audiences and industry practitioners with his commanding performances and recorded goodwill. The actor who has stayed away from mainstream attention and conversation was the face of recent conversation after one of his daughters posted a video detailing the […]

Seyi Lasisi

1 month ago

“Starrgirl”: Ayra Starr Trades Becoming for Being

In Starrgirl, Ayra Starr does not ask you to reconsider Ayra Starr. She assumes you already know who she is and expects you to keep up. The title alone sends listeners a message before they press play. Her first two records were titled around age — 19 & Dangerous introduced a fearless, fast-talking teenager; The […]

Mid-Year Review: The 10 Best Nigerian Songs of 2026

In the spirit of culture curation, Culture Custodian has put together a list of the best songs of 2026, so far.

What Exactly Is All This Sex Doing in Blood Sisters?

Blood Sisters Understands That Sex Can Tell a Story. It Just Doesn’t Always Know What Story It’s Telling.

Naomi Ezenwa

4 months ago

As Told By Ada: I Keep Discovering Parts Of Myself That Don’t Fit My Parents’ Blueprint

As Told By Ada is a Culture Custodian weekly series exploring the unique and often chaotic experience of navigating life as the oldest daughter in a Nigerian household. Over the course of these mini therapy sessions, we give you a peek into the ups, downs and lingering effects of growing up “the first.” I […]

Naomi Ezenwa

3 months ago

“Clone Wars” Vol. 5 at 5: In Search of A Capsule For These Tinubu Times

The Clone Wars series are time capsules, future generation momentos.

John Eriomala

3 months ago

The Ọọni’s Guide to Becoming an Ọmọlúàbí

One must imagine the ancestors stunned into silence by the circus involving Baba Ijesha in Ilé-Ifẹ.

John Eriomala

3 months ago

The Nigerian Jokes Are No Longer Funny

The fact that a subset of Nigerians engage in these acts does not make them representative of Nigeria or Nigerians as a whole.

Favour Bamijoko

3 months ago

10 Under-the-Radar EPs You Might Have Missed in 2026

Here’s a list of 10 solid EPs from the past few months that you might have missed

John Eriomala

3 months ago

Nigeria’s Illusion of Political Awareness: The Gap Between Outrage and Action

Nigeria has no shortage of people trying to fix things. Think tanks are constantly churning out policy papers, social media activists are trying to mobilise thousands with their posts, advocacy organisations fill rooms with inspiring conversations about democracy and civic duty, and yet real change is still far. The ideas stay exactly where they were conceived — in conference rooms, TikTok comment sections, and Twitter threads.

Zainab Nasreen Muhammad

3 months ago

Faaji Production’s “GRIT” Challenges Format Norms in African Reality TV

Faaji Productions gave Lagos a first look at GRIT at the screening of the opening episode of the new Pan-African reality competition series before its public debut on YouTube on July 3rd. The private screening, held on Saturday, June 27, at Ebony Life Place, pulled in a mix of industry executives, media, and creatives eager […]

Zainab Nasreen Muhammad

3 months ago