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

The “Olodo Uprising” Is Merely a Spotlight

Last week, YCee’s comments on the Afropolitan Podcast went viral: “We’ve tried so hard to accommodate unintelligent people so they don’t feel bad, and now they’re in the majority.” “Our educational system is under attack… people don’t even want to go to school.” “It’s not even Yahoo culture, it’s now Peller culture. Go online, do […]

Naomi Ezenwa

3 months ago

The Qing Madi-JTON Dispute and the Music Industry’s Next Conversations

Culture Custodian sought an accurate overview by obtaining official documents. What we found was a much larger story.

John Eriomala

3 months ago

5 Things To Expect From Ladipoe’s “REVIVAL”

From love songs to LOTR III and top 5 debates, here are five things we expect from LADIPOE’s new album.

John Eriomala

3 months ago

NYSC Reform: Is This What Young Nigerians Truly Need?

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved what the Tinubu administration is calling the most sweeping reform of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) since its establishment in 1973. Announced by the Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, and Hadiza Bala Usman, Special Adviser to the President on Policy Coordination, the reforms introduce 11 specialised career streams, extend orientation camp from three weeks to six, replace the passing-out parade with a graduation ceremony, and transition the scheme from military to civilian leadership.

Zainab Nasreen Muhammad

3 months ago

BellaNaija Marks 20 Years of Shaping, Documenting, and Celebrating Modern African Culture

This year, BellaNaija celebrates 20 years of documenting African stories, amplifying creative voices, and building one of the continent’s most influential digital media platforms. Since 2006, BellaNaija has chronicled the people, ideas, and cultural moments that have shaped contemporary African life while connecting millions across Africa and the diaspora through authentic storytelling. Founded at a […]

Mariam Ahmed

3 months ago

As Told By Ada: I Don’t Feel Safe With My Mom

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